Low Sodium Pizza Marinara
Transform your homemade pizza nights with this savory and wholesome Low Sodium Pizza Marinara! Crafted from simple, flavorful ingredients like unsalted crushed tomatoes, aromatic garlic, dried herbs, and a touch of natural sweetness from honey or sugar, this sauce offers a healthier twist without compromising on taste. The perfect balance of dried oregano, basil, and a zing of red pepper flakes gives this marinara a robust, Italian-inspired depth of flavor, while freshly chopped basil adds a delightful, garden-fresh finish. Ready in just 40 minutes, this versatile, low-salt pizza sauce is ideal for health-conscious foodies seeking a delicious way to top their favorite crusts. Plus, it stores beautifully, making meal prep a breeze. Say goodbye to store-bought alternatives and elevate your pizzas with this easy, preservative-free recipe!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 units Garlic cloves, minced
- 28 ounces Canned unsalted, crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Dried basil
- 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Honey or sugar
- 2 tablespoons Fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 0.25 teaspoon Red pepper flakes
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant, being careful not to brown the garlic.
Pour in the canned unsalted, crushed tomatoes and stir to combine.
Add the dried oregano, dried basil, onion powder, garlic powder, and freshly ground black pepper to the saucepan. Stir well.
Add the honey or sugar and give the sauce a good stir to incorporate all ingredients.
Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer over medium heat, then reduce the heat to low.
Cover the saucepan partially with a lid, leaving some space for steam to escape, and simmer for about 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
If the sauce splatters, reducing the heat slightly will help.
Once the sauce has thickened to your liking, remove it from heat.
Stir in the fresh basil leaves and red pepper flakes.
Allow the sauce to cool slightly before using as a topping for your favorite pizza.
Store any leftover marinara in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for future use.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
464 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.6 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.4 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 71 mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 45.8 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.3 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.7 g | ||
| Protein | 8.1 g | 16% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 186 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 5.4 mg | 30% | |
| Potassium | 1435 mg | 31% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
