Marinara Sauce from Cooking Light
Elevate your favorite Italian dishes with this deliciously simple Marinara Sauce from Cooking Light. Bursting with fresh flavors and ready in just 40 minutes, this homemade sauce combines the robust richness of whole canned tomatoes with the vibrant, aromatic essence of garlic, basil, and oregano. A subtle kick from crushed red pepper flakes adds a tantalizing depth, while a drizzle of olive oil ensures a silky texture. Perfect as a pasta sauce, pizza base, or dip, this versatile recipe comes together effortlessly with pantry staples, making it a go-to option for weeknight dinners or meal prep. Healthy, flavorful, and easy to customize, this marinara sauce is a must-have for any home cook’s repertoire.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 0.25 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
- 28 ounces canned whole peeled tomatoes
- 1 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoons dried oregano
- 0.25 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 0.25 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
Heat a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat. Add the olive oil and warm it for about 1 minute.
Add the minced garlic and crushed red pepper flakes to the pan. Sauté for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until fragrant but not browned.
Add the canned whole peeled tomatoes, including their juices, to the pan. Use a wooden spoon or potato masher to break the tomatoes into smaller chunks.
Stir in the kosher salt and dried oregano. Lower the heat to simmer and cook uncovered for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Remove the sauce from heat and stir in the chopped fresh basil and freshly ground black pepper.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve warm over pasta, use as a pizza sauce, or store in the refrigerator for later use.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
485 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.8 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.4 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1587 mg | 69% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 52.5 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.3 g | 55% | |
| Total Sugars | 33.1 g | ||
| Protein | 8.8 g | 18% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 226 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 8.2 mg | 46% | |
| Potassium | 1508 mg | 32% | |
*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.
