Marinara Sauce Recipe

Name: Marinara Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 tablespoon sugar; 6 -8 garlic cloves, chopped; salt; 2 teaspoons dried basil; 1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; ½ teaspoon fennel seed, crushed; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 2 cups fat-free chicken broth; 3 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 tablespoon sugar
6 -8 garlic cloves, chopped
salt
2 teaspoons dried basil
1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
½ teaspoon fennel seed, crushed
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 cups fat-free chicken broth
3 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes

1
Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat.
2
Add onion to pan; cook 4 minutes, stirring frequently.
3
Add sugar and next 8 ingredients (through fennel seeds); cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
4
Stir in vinegar; cook 30 seconds.
5
Add broth and tomatoes; bring to a simmer.
6
Cook over low heat for an hour or until sauce thickens, stirring occasionally.
7
To store in the freezer: Ladle room-temperature or chilled sauce into plastic containers.
8
Seal and freeze for up to four months.
9
When reheating add a dash of balsamic vinegar to wake up the flavor.

568

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1 large onion, chopped, 1 tablespoon sugar, 6 -8 garlic cloves, chopped, and more.

Yes, Marinara Sauce falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Marinara Sauce

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