Sugar-Free Classic Homemade Marinara Sauce
Elevate your Italian-inspired dishes with this Sugar-Free Classic Homemade Marinara Sauce, a wholesome twist on the traditional recipe. Crafted with simple, fresh ingredients like canned or ripe tomatoes, aromatic garlic, and a medley of dried herbs, this sauce boasts rich, robust flavors without added sugars. Slowly simmered to perfection, it delivers a comforting depth that pairs beautifully with pasta, enhances pizza, or serves as a versatile base for countless dishes. Ready in under an hour, this marinara recipe is easy to prepare and features fresh basil for a vibrant finishing touch. Whether you're following a sugar-free diet or simply seeking a healthier alternative, this homemade creation is the perfect kitchen staple.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 28 ounces canned crushed tomatoes (or fresh ripe tomatoes, peeled and chopped)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 leaf bay leaf
- 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- teaspoon salt, to taste
- teaspoon black pepper, to taste
- 0.25 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
Instructions
Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large saucepan.
Add the finely chopped onion and sauté until it becomes translucent, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
Pour in the crushed tomatoes, and stir to combine with the onions and garlic.
Add the dried oregano, dried basil, dried thyme, bay leaf, and red pepper flakes, stirring to incorporate the spices.
Season with salt and black pepper to taste, and bring the sauce to a gentle simmer.
Reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan leaving a small gap for steam to escape, and let the sauce simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Remove and discard the bay leaf.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Stir in the fresh basil leaves just before serving for a burst of freshness.
Serve the marinara sauce warm with your favorite pasta or as a base for pizza.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
542 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.4 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.4 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3205 mg | 139% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 62.3 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.2 g | 54% | |
| Total Sugars | 34.5 g | ||
| Protein | 10.5 g | 21% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 276 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 9.2 mg | 51% | |
| Potassium | 2055 mg | 44% | |
*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.
