Description
A rich and heart-healthy low sodium marinara sauce made with tomatoes, fresh herbs, and olive oil. Perfect for pasta, pizza, and more.
Ingredients
2 tbsp olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 cans (28 oz) no-salt-added crushed tomatoes
1 medium carrot, grated
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried basil (or 1/4 cup fresh)
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tsp balsamic vinegar (optional)
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened.
2. Stir in garlic and carrot, cooking until fragrant.
3. Add tomatoes, herbs, black pepper, and balsamic vinegar. Stir well.
4. Bring to a simmer and cook for 30–40 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Taste and adjust with more herbs or a tiny pinch of salt if needed.
Notes
This sauce keeps well in the fridge for up to 5 days or in the freezer for 3 months.
Use as a pasta sauce, pizza base, or dip for breadsticks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg