Simple Marinara Tomato Sauce Recipe

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Simple Marinara Tomato Sauce
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Directions:

  1. In a large casserole pot or skillet, heat oil over medium heat.
  2. Add the chopped onion and garlic and saute until soft and translucent, or about 5 to 10 minutes.
  3. Add the celery and carrots and season with salt and pepper, I usually go with a large pinch of salt and a whole lot of pepper because I love black pepper, but it is up to your tastes.
  4. Add tomatoes and bay leaves and simmer uncovered on low heat for one hour or until thick.
  5. Remove the bay leaves and check for seasoning. If the sauce still tastes acidic, add the unsalted butter, 1 tablespoon at a time to round out the flavors.
  6. Add 1/2 of the tomato sauce to the food processor and process until smooth. Continue with the remaining 1/2 of the tomato sauce.
  7. Enjoy!
  8. If not using up all of the sauce at once, allow it to cool completely and then freeze in freezer bags. This can be kept frozen for up to 6 months.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 251.84 Kcal (1054 kJ)
Calories from fat 194.83 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 21.65g 33%
Cholesterol 5.09mg 2%
Sodium 216.44mg 9%
Potassium 525.36mg 11%
Total Carbs 13.34g 4%
Sugars 7.25g 29%
Dietary Fiber 3.81g 15%
Protein 3.44g 7%
Vitamin C 15.7mg 26%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 4%
Iron 1.6mg 9%
Calcium 64.5mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 121.76 Kcal (510 kJ)
Calories from fat 94.2 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.47g 33%
Cholesterol 2.46mg 2%
Sodium 104.64mg 9%
Potassium 254mg 11%
Total Carbs 6.45g 4%
Sugars 3.5g 29%
Dietary Fiber 1.84g 15%
Protein 1.66g 7%
Vitamin C 7.6mg 26%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 4%
Iron 0.8mg 9%
Calcium 31.2mg 6%

* 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

  • 6.1
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol

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