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Bowl of pasta with oil-free marinara and loaf of multi-grain bread
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5 from 4 votes

Marinara

This Oil-free Marinara sauce is so easy to put together, tastes wonderful, and is a great base for a variety of Italian recipes.

Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Gluten Free, Marinara, Oil Free, Pasta Sauce, Tomato Sauce, Vegan
Servings: 8
Calories: 93.2kcal
Author: Teresa Sklenicka

Ingredients

  • 1 large onion diced
  • 2 medium carrots diced
  • 2 celery stalks diced
  • 6 – 8 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 28 oz. cans crushed tomatoes
  • 4 teaspoons dried basil
  • 3 teaspoons oregano
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes
  • 3 tablespoons red wine
  • 1 tablespoons maple syrup

Instructions

  • Sauté the onion, carrots, and celery until the onion is soft and translucent.
  • Add the garlic and sauté for a few more minutes, until the garlic is fragrant.
  • Add the remaining ingredients and simmer for at least one hour.
  • Puree with an immersion blender to desired consistency.

Notes

If you don’t have an immersion blender, blend in small batches in a blender.

Nutrition

Calories: 93.2kcal | Carbohydrates: 20.5g | Protein: 3.9g | Fat: 0.7g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 392mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 11.8g | Vitamin A: 2900IU | Vitamin C: 28.9mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 3.2mg