Easy Marinara Sauce

• portions: 8 servings
• temps actif: 20 minutes
• temps total: 50 minutes

Ingrédients

3 tablespoons olive oil

1 cup finely diced onion

⅓ cup shredded carrot

3 cloves garlic (minced)

28 ounces canned whole tomatoes (1 can)

28 ounces crushed tomatoes

2 tablespoons tomato paste

1-2 teaspoons granulated sugar (optional)

½ teaspoon dried oregano

½ cup water

¼ cup thinly sliced fresh basil leaves

¼ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

To the pot, add the finely diced onion, shredded carrot, and minced garlic. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

Add whole canned tomatoes (juice included), breaking them apart gently with a spoon.

Mix in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar if using, dried oregano, and season with ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper. Stir in ½ cup of water.

Simmer uncovered on low heat for about 20 minutes, or until thickened to the desired consistency. Stir in fresh basil.

Serve over spaghetti or enjoy in your favorite recipes.

Nutrition

• Calories: 112 kcal
• Lipides Totaux: 5 g
• Sodium: 310 mg
• Glucides Totaux: 15 g
• Fibres Diététiques: 3 g
• Sucres Totaux: 8 g
• Protéines: 2 g