HEALTHY RECIPE
MARCH 2022
A tale of two pasta sauces
Homemade marinara sauce
What could be an easier, more kid-pleasing dinner than a bowl of pasta with marinara sauce? But before you reach for that convenient bottle of sauce, why not just make your own? Some of the most popular bottled sauces are surprisingly high in sodium, saturated fats, added sugars and calories. And you can make your own healthy, delicious version in around the time it takes to bring a pot of water to a boil and cook your pasta. Why not try this simple recipe tonight?
Ingredients:
1 28-ounce can of whole, peeled tomatoes
1 medium yellow onion, peeled
2-3 large cloves garlic, peeled
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
A handful of fresh basil leaves, packed
Salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
- Peel the onion and garlic, then crush the garlic and dice the onion.
- Heat the olive oil in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium-high heat. Sauté onion and garlic for 4-5 minutes.
- Open the can of tomatoes and pour into the pan. Stir in oregano, salt and pepper.
- Reduce the heat to low and let simmer for about 25-30 minutes, or until liquid is reduced by 1/3 and oil gets separated from the sauce.
- Remove from the heat and carefully pour sauce into a stand blender, together with the fresh basil. (Do this in batches. Blender should not be more than half full.) Blend until smooth, or until it has reached the desired consistency.
- Taste and adjust the salt to suit your taste.
- Serve with your favorite pasta.
Storing
Store in an air-tight container for up to 5 days in the refrigerator (or in the freezer for up to 6 months). Reheat in the microwave when you’re ready to serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 56 cal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 40mg | Potassium: 84mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 40IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg
Recipe Source: HealthyFitnessMeals.com