Simple Salt-free Marinara Sauce
It seems almost impossible to find prepared marinara sauce that is both oil-free and salt-free, even if you're willing to spend outrageous sums of money for it. Invariably I make my own, and it's so easy! With just a few pantry staples you can have a healthy pasta sauce ready to use in less than an hour.
Equipment
- 1 3- or 4-quart saucepan
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 large cloves garlic, minced (about 2 tablespoons)
- 2 (28-oz) cans no-salt-added crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons dried basil OR salt-free Italian seasoning blend
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper (or to taste)
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
Instructions
- Heat a large pot over medium heat. Add water and garlic. Cook for about 1 minute, stirring frequently, or until fragrant. Stir in the tomatoes, basil or Italian seasoning, oregano, crushed red pepper, and maple syrup.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer over low heat. Simmer uncovered for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add a little bit of water if you find the sauce is getting too thick.
- Serve, or, if not using some or all of the sauce just yet, store cooled leftover sauce in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Can also be frozen.
Notes
Adapted from https://minimalistbaker.com/easy-1-pot-marinara-sauce/.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Simple Salt-free Marinara Sauce
Amount per Serving
Calories
50
% Daily Value*
Fat
0.4
g
1
%
Saturated Fat
0.1
g
1
%
Trans Fat
0
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.1
g
Cholesterol
0
mg
0
%
Sodium
17
mg
1
%
Potassium
413
mg
12
%
Carbohydrates
11
g
4
%
Fiber
3
g
13
%
Sugar
7
g
8
%
Protein
2
g
4
%
Vitamin A
90
mcg
10
%
Vitamin C
12
mg
15
%
Calcium
64
mg
6
%
Iron
2.5
mg
14
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Disclaimer
Nutrition facts, if provided, are approximate and are for reference only. Values may vary depending on the ingredients, ingredient brands, and varieties used. Calculated by mynetdiary.com.
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