This quick marinara sauce is perfect for pasta sauce, pizza sauce, or a base for meatballs! The combination of dried herbs and canned tomatoes (with no salt added) gives you freedom to enjoy a quick, easy recipe without the added sodium found in canned or jarred pasta sauces. Reading food labels when choosing canned foods is always key! Be sure to choose tomatoes that have been canned without additional salt. The sugar in this recipe may seem strange, but helps to cut the acidity of the tomatoes. Enjoy!
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 2 tsp garlic minced
- 2 28 oz canned crushed tomatoes unsalted
- 1 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1 1/2 tsp rosemary
- 1 1/2 tsp oregano
- 1 1/2 tsp basil
- 1 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 2 Tbsp sugar
- Heat olive oil and garlic in a large saucepan or pot over medium heat. Sauté garlic for 1 -2 minutes until slightly golden. Reduce heat to low and add crushed tomatoes, herbs, and sugar. Simmer on low for 15-18 minutes.
- - Toss with cooked whole wheat noodles for a quick and healthy lunch. - Add browned lean ground beef or browned ground turkey breast for a hearty meat sauce for your pasta. - Use as sauce for a homemade pizza with whole wheat crust.
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