Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Yield 4

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

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