Marinara Sauce Ww 2 Pointsplus
Elevate your Italian-inspired meals with this vibrant and healthy Marinara Sauce, rated at just 2 PointsPlus for Weight Watchers enthusiasts. Crafted with heart-healthy olive oil, robust garlic, and a rich base of no-salt-added crushed tomatoes, this sauce delivers big on flavor while staying light on calories. Dried oregano and basil lend a classic Italian flair, while a touch of optional red pepper flakes adds a subtle kick. Ready in just 25 minutes, this versatile, homemade marinara is the perfect complement to pasta, a dipping sauce for breadsticks, or a flavorful foundation for your favorite recipes. Fresh parsley stirred in at the end adds a fragrant, herbaceous finish, making every serving as fresh as it is delicious. Quick, easy, and guilt-free, this marinara is a must-try for any home cook looking to enjoy wholesome comfort food!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon Olive oil
- 3 Garlic cloves, minced
- 28 ounces Canned crushed tomatoes (no salt added)
- 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Dried basil
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Heat a medium saucepan over medium heat and add the olive oil.
Once the oil is heated, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, stirring constantly to prevent it from burning.
Add the crushed tomatoes and tomato paste to the saucepan, stirring to combine.
Stir in the oregano, basil, salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes (if using).
Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer uncovered for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning if needed.
Stir in the freshly chopped parsley just before serving for a burst of freshness.
Serve warm over pasta, use as a dipping sauce, or as a base for other recipes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
373 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 15.7 g | 20% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.2 g | 11% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 682 mg | 30% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 57.2 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.9 g | 57% | |
| Total Sugars | 33.7 g | ||
| Protein | 12.4 g | 25% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 198 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 5.7 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 2438 mg | 52% | |
*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.
