Basic Marinara Recipe

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Basic Marinara
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Directions:

  1. Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion to pan; cook 4 minutes, stirring frequently. Add sugar and next 7 ingredients (through fennel seeds); cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Stir in vinegar; cook 30 seconds. Add broth and tomatoes; bring to a simmer. Cook over low heat for 55 minutes or until sauce thickens, stirring occasionally.
  2. To store in the freezer: Ladle room-temperature or chilled sauce into plastic containers or zip-top plastic bags. Seal and freeze for up to four months. Consider freezing the sauce in one-cup increments (two servings' worth). That way, you can pull out exactly as much as you want for future meals.
  3. To thaw sauce: Try one of three methods.
  4. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight.
  5. Place frozen blocks in a saucepan. Cover and bring to a low simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
  6. Place frozen blocks in a microwave-safe bowl. Cover and microwave at HIGH one minute at a time, stirring after each increment until thawed.
  7. To boost taste: Long stints in the freezer can dull the taste of tomatoes. To perk up thawed sauce, add one-half teaspoon finely grated lemon rind or one teaspoon balsamic vinegar while reheating.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1157.91 Kcal (4848 kJ)
Calories from fat 709.97 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 78.89g 121%
Sodium 5869.74mg 245%
Potassium 1867.22mg 40%
Total Carbs 63.12g 21%
Sugars 24.25g 97%
Dietary Fiber 10.33g 41%
Protein 54.17g 108%
Vitamin C 37.3mg 62%
Iron 14.6mg 81%
Calcium 566.3mg 57%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 114.16 Kcal (478 kJ)
Calories from fat 70 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.78g 121%
Sodium 578.73mg 245%
Potassium 184.1mg 40%
Total Carbs 6.22g 21%
Sugars 2.39g 97%
Dietary Fiber 1.02g 41%
Protein 5.34g 108%
Vitamin C 3.7mg 62%
Iron 1.4mg 81%
Calcium 55.8mg 57%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 28.9
    Points
  • 31
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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