Classic Marinara Sauce
Calories: 689kcal
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Ingredients
- 10 cloves garlic
- 10 very ripe romas tomatoes or 1 (28-ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- ¼ cup double-concentrated tomato paste from a tube
- 2 sprigs fresh basil
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt plus more as needed
Instructions
- Thinly slice 10 garlic cloves. Place the whole peeled tomatoes and their juices into a large, deep bowl. Squeeze and crush the tomatoes with your hands until a chunky sauce forms with pieces no bigger than 1 1/2 inch.
- Heat 1/2 cup olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-low heat until shimmering. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes if desired and cook, stirring occasionally, until the garlic is golden-brown and fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes.
- Add 1/4 cup double-concentrated tomato paste. Cook, stirring often, until the paste is darker in color and fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the tomatoes, 2 fresh basil sprigs, and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt. Increase the heat to medium-high and bring to a simmer.
Notes
To peel the tomatoes, cut a X and then dip for a minute or two in nearly boiling water, the peel will come off easily.
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Nutrition
Calories: 689kcal | Carbohydrates: 46.7g | Protein: 10.3g | Fat: 55.8g | Saturated Fat: 7.7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 39.7g | Sodium: 1725.6mg | Potassium: 2266.8mg | Fiber: 10.9g | Sugar: 24.6g | Vitamin A: 6356.6IU | Vitamin C: 108.8mg | Calcium: 144.2mg | Iron: 4.6mg
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