Easy Marinara Sauce
Ripe tomatoes, garlic, onions, and fresh basil are simmered together for a rich and savory flavorful marinara sauce.
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Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup finely diced onion
- ⅓ cup shredded carrot
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 28 ounces canned whole tomatoes (1 can)
- 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 -2 teaspoons granulated sugar (optional)
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ cup water
- ¼ cup thinly sliced fresh basil leaves
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Steps
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Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
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To the pot, add the finely diced onion, shredded carrot, and minced garlic. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
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Add whole canned tomatoes (juice included), breaking them apart gently with a spoon.
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Mix in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar if using, dried oregano, and season with ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper. Stir in ½ cup of water.
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Simmer uncovered on low heat for about 20 minutes, or until thickened to the desired consistency. Stir in fresh basil.
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Serve over spaghetti or enjoy in your favorite recipes.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Macronutrients
*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
💰 Cost Estimate
📋 Price Breakdown (23% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Unit Price | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|
| olive oil | 3 tablespoons | - | - |
| finely diced onion | 1 cup | - | - |
| shredded carrot | 0.333 cup | - | - |
| garlic | 3 cloves | - | - |
| canned whole tomatoes | 28 ounces | Rp 12.000/kg | Rp 33.600 |
| crushed tomatoes | 28 ounces | Rp 12.000/kg | Rp 33.600 |
| tomato paste | 2 tablespoons | Rp 12.000/kg | Rp 2.400 |
| -2 teaspoons granulated sugar | 1 | - | - |
| dried oregano | 0.5 teaspoon | - | - |
| water | 0.5 cup | - | - |
| thinly sliced fresh basil leaves | 0.25 cup | - | - |
| salt | 0.25 teaspoon | - | - |
| black pepper | 0.25 teaspoon | - | - |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region
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