Cooking Light’s Basic Marinara Sauce

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 3
Cooking Light's Basic Marinara Sauce Recipe
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Prep

10 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

3 tablespoons olive oil
3 cups chopped yellow onions ( about 3 medium )
1 tablespoon sugar
3 tablespoons minced garlic ( about 6 cloves )
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons dried basil
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon fennel seed , crushed
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 cups fat-free low-sodium chicken broth
3 cans no-salt-added crushed tomatoes

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
12
Calories
85
Sugar
5g
Fat
5g
The Cooking Light's Basic Marinara Sauce is a quick and easy recipe that can be a go-to for busy weeknights. This flavorful sauce is perfect for pasta dishes or on its own as a dipping sauce. The ingredients used are basic but flavorful, and the balsamic vinegar adds a hint of sweetness that balances all the flavors. Unlike many store-bought tomato sauces that contain sugar and high amounts of sodium, this recipe uses natural ingredients to provide a healthier and lighter option.

Instructions

1.In a large saucepan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
2.Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown, around 10 minutes.
3.Then, add garlic, salt, dried basil, dried oregano, dried thyme, black pepper, fennel seed, balsamic vinegar, and chicken broth.
4.Let the mixture come to a boil and reduce heat to low.
5.Simmer for 20 minutes until the liquid is reduced and the mixture thickens.
6.Finally, add crushed tomatoes and cook for an additional 5 minutes.

PROS

Cooking Light’s Basic Marinara Sauce is a healthier option with less fat.

This recipe is easy to make and requires only 30 minutes of preparation time.

CONS

This is a basic marinara sauce recipe, it lacks some of the more complex flavors that can elevate tomato sauce.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Tomatoes are rich in lycopene, an antioxidant that has been linked to lower the risk of prostate cancer.
The lycopene in tomato sauce is more easily absorbed by the body than raw tomatoes.
Adding garlic has also shown to help lower cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of some cancers.

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