Simple Marinara Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 can (28-ounce) chopped tomatoes, with juice
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, minced or thinly sliced
• Pinch of sugar
• A few sprigs of fresh basil, if available
• Salt to taste

• Nutritional Information

  • Nutritional analysis per serving (28 servings)

    9 calories; 0 grams fat; 0 grams saturated fat; 0 grams monounsaturated fat; 0 grams polyunsaturated fat; 1 gram carbohydrates; 0 grams dietary fiber; 0 grams sugars; 0 grams protein; 32 milligrams sodium

  Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
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About 3 1/2 cups

Preparation

1. Pulse the tomatoes in a food processor so that you have a nice puréed texture. Heat the oil over medium heat in a wide nonstick skillet or saucepan and add the garlic. As soon as it begins to smell fragrant (1/2 to 1 minute), add the tomatoes, sugar, salt and basil sprigs, stir and turn up the heat. When the tomatoes begin to bubble, turn the heat to medium and cook, stirring often, until thick and fragrant, about 15 minutes. Remove basil sprig, taste and adjust seasoning.

15 minutes