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Marinara Sauce
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Marinara Sauce

9 ingredients 6 steps 6 wikibooks
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

304
Calories
4g
Protein
14g
Fat
43g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 10 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Sugar 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated 49
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Bell Pepper 1 medium (119g) 31
Plum 1 medium (66g) 30
Tomato 1 medium (123g) 22
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Thyme 1 tsp dried (1.4g) 4
Basil 5 leaves fresh (2.5g) 1
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 6 tablespoons virgin olive oil
  • 225 grams (8 ounces ) Spanish onion , diced
  • 4 cloves garlic , thinly sliced
  • 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves (or ½ teaspoon dried)
  • 4 teaspoons fresh basil leaves (or 1 teaspoon dried)
  • 85 grams (3 ounces) red bell pepper , diced
  • 1.3 kilograms (1 pound and 14 ounces) skinless plum tomatoes , crushed by hand
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • Salt to taste

Directions

1

Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium heat until it shimmers.

2

Add the onions and garlic, and sauté them for about 2 minutes until the onions are translucent.

3

Add the thyme, basil and bell pepper. Cook 5 minutes more.

4

Add the tomatoes and sugar. Bring to a boil and then lower to a light simmer , stirring occasionally for 30 minutes.

5

Season with salt to taste.

6

Serve hot by ladling over pasta, seafood or rice.

Recipe sourced from wikibooks

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