Super Simple Marinara Sauce
This super simple marinara sauce can be used as a base for Veggie Pizza, or the main sauce for a Simple Pasta Marinara, Spaghetti Ragu with Meatballs, Stuffed Peppers, or whatever else you may use a marinara sauce for.
Servings: 6
Calories: 82kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup diced onion
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 Tbsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 1-28 oz. can crushed tomatoes
- 1-28 oz. can diced tomatoes fire roasted or regular
- 1 Tbsp Simple Homemade Date Syrup
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat a large pot over medium heat. Dry sauté diced onion for 4 to 5 minutes.
- Add minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and crushed red pepper. Stir to incorporate, and cook for 1 to 2 minutes.
- Stir in both of the canned tomatoes. Increase the heat to medium-high to bring the sauce to a gentle boil. Then reduce heat to low and let simmer uncovered for 30 to 40 minutes.
- Stir in Simple Homemade Date Syrup, and turn off the heat. Salt and pepper to taste. Enjoy with your favorite pasta dish or as a sauce for pizza.
Notes
Leftovers/Meal Prep: This tomato sauce keeps well in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to four days or in the freezer for up to four months.
Nutrition
Calories: 82kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 368mg | Potassium: 699mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 504IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 109mg | Iron: 3mg
