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Simple Homemade Marinara Sauce in ramekins next to a head of garlic and sprig of parsley.

Simple Homemade Marinara Sauce {Paleo, Whole30}

Katie AdamsKatie Adams
This healthy sauce is quick to make and bursting with zesty Italian spices.
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Prep Time 1 minute
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 16 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6
Calories 128 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 medium sauce pan or 10" skillet
  • 1 Wooden Spoon

Ingredients
  

  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1½ teaspoon Homemade Italian Seasoning*
  • 2 (6 oz) cans of tomato paste
  • 1½ cups water

Instructions
 

  • Warm olive oil in sauce pan on MED-LOW heat. When starting to warm add minced garlic and spices. Stir frequently for 2-3 minutes to toast garlic and spices and infuse the oil with flavor. If garlic starts to brown too quickly reduce heat.
    Medium sauce pan with oil, garlic, spices, and tomato paste inside.
  • Add tomato paste, stir to combine. Toast tomato paste, stirring frequently until slightly darker in color about 2-3 minutes.
    Tomato paste and spices in a medium sauce pan.
  • Add water and mix until fully combined. Cover and simmer on low 5-10 minutes or longer. Serve warm.
    Simple Homemade Marinara Sauce in a medium sauce pan.

Notes

*This recipe calls for my Homemade Italian Seasoning. You can definitely use store bought Italian Seasonings. However, the flavor results will vary.

Nutrition

Calories: 128kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 511mgPotassium: 583mgFiber: 2gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 894IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 26mgIron: 2mg
Keyword gluten-free, Italian Cuisine, marinara sauce, paleo, quick meal, whole30
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