Ingredients
- 2 kg Ripe Tomatoes Diced
- 2 tbsp tbsp (30 ml) Olive Oil
- 3 cloves Garlic minced
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) Tomato Paste
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) Sugar
- ½ tsp (2.5 ml) Dried Oregano
- ½ tsp (2.5 ml) Dried Parsley
- ½ tsp (2.5 ml) Salt
- ¼ tsp (1.2 ml) Red Pepper Flakes or to desired preference
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) Fresh Basil Minced (more for topping
Instructions
- In a large-sized pot or Dutch oven heat oil over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and stir for 2 minutes or until soft and fragrant.
- Stir in diced tomatoes and bring to a simmer, stirring often for about 20 minutes or until the tomatoes have broken down.
- Add the remaining ingredients, stirring occasionally for 10 minutes.
- Based on the desired texture consider serving as is, mashing with a potato ricer, or pureeing using a food processor or a hand blender.
- Top with remaining fresh basil.
Nutrition Facts
Easy Homemade Marinara Sauce with Fresh Tomatoes
Calories
177
% Daily Value*
Fat
8
g
12
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
6
%
Carbohydrates
25
g
8
%
Fibre
7
g
29
%
Sugars
14
g
16
%
Protein
15
g
30
%
Sodium
321
mg
14
%
Potassium
1285
mg
37
%
Vitamin A
109
IU
2
%
Vitamin C
162
mg
196
%
Calcium
78
mg
8
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
*5% or less is a little, 15% or more is a lot
Tips & Notes
By Cindy Bekkedam, RD
