Low Fat Classic Homemade Marinara Sauce

Elevate your pasta nights with this Low Fat Classic Homemade Marinara Sauce, a wholesome and flavorful alternative to store-bought options. Made with fresh ripe tomatoes, aromatic garlic, and a medley of vegetables like onion, carrot, and celery, this recipe is a nutritious masterpiece that's rich in natural flavors. A touch of olive oil and a blend of dried herbs, including oregano and basil, provide an authentic Italian taste, while red pepper flakes add a subtle, optional kick. With just 1 tablespoon of oil used, it’s a low-fat option perfect for health-conscious foodies. Finished with a burst of fresh parsley for a vibrant twist, this versatile, easy-to-make marinara sauce is perfect as a pasta topper, pizza base, or dipping sauce. Ready in under an hour, it’s the ultimate combination of comfort and nutrition!

Nutriscore Rating: 82/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 8 cups Fresh ripe tomatoes
• 4 Garlic cloves
• 1 medium Yellow onion
• 1 medium Carrot
• 1 Celery stalk
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon Dried basil
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon Red pepper flakes
• 0.5 cup Fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
• 0.5 cup Water

Directions

Step 1

Begin by rinsing the fresh ripe tomatoes under cold water. Remove the stems and dice them into small chunks. Set aside.

Step 2

Peel and finely chop the garlic cloves. Dice the medium yellow onion, carrot, and celery stalk into small pieces.

Step 3

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Once hot, add the chopped onions, garlic, carrot, and celery. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are soft and the onion is translucent.

Step 4

Stir in the tomato paste and cook for another 2 minutes to enhances its sweetness.

Step 5

Add the diced tomatoes to the saucepan along with 1 teaspoon of dried oregano, 1 teaspoon of dried basil, 0.5 teaspoon of salt, 0.25 teaspoon of black pepper, and 0.25 teaspoon of red pepper flakes (optional for heat).

Step 6

Pour in 0.5 cup of water to keep the mixture from drying out. Stir well to combine all ingredients.

Step 7

Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Let it cook uncovered for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and the flavors meld together.

Step 8

Once cooked, remove the sauce from the heat. Use an immersion blender to puree the sauce to your desired consistency. You can also leave it chunky if preferred.

Step 9

Finely chop 0.5 cup of fresh parsley leaves and stir them into the sauce just before serving to add freshness.

Step 10

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary before serving warm with your favorite pasta or as a pizza base.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2330.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	604.0

Total Fat 18.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 2.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1390.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 104.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 30.6g	0%
Total Sugars 61.2g
Protein 22.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 351.7mg	0%
Iron 9.7mg	0%
Potassium 5586.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 25.0%

Protein: 13.3%

Carbs: 61.7%