Dinner

Marinara Sauce- Basic is for Dinner.

Marinara Sauce- Basic takes 5 minutes to prepare.

Marinara Sauce- Basic takes 60 minutes to cook.

Marinara Sauce- Basic makes 6 servings.

The ingredients for Marinara Sauce- Basic are:

2 Tbsp Olive Oil
1/4 (4-5 cloves) head of garlic, finely chopped
1- 28oz can of diced,whole, or crushed tomatoes with juice
1 tsp sugar
1/4 lbs fresh grated parmesan or romano cheese
5 fresh basil leaves, finely chopped
salt & pepper (optional)

Here is how you make Marinara Sauce- Basic:

over med-low heat saute garlic in oil until translucent, but not brown, about 1-2 mins. add tomatoes and juice (if using diced or whole crush with hands to break apart and squeeze juice out) bring to a boil. add sugar and stir. add cheese in three additions, stirring well between each addition. Return to a boil, reduce to low heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until desired thickness, atleast 60 mins and up to 4 hours.add basil (and salt & pepper if desired) during last 15 mins.Serve over pasta alone or add chicken, ground meat, sausage, meatballs, etc.Serves 6 depending on how much sauce you like.Number of Servings: 6Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MRS243.

The nutritional information for Marinara Sauce- Basic is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 6
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 174.1

• Total Fat: 10.6 g
• Cholesterol: 14.9 mg
• Sodium: 527.0 mg
• Total Carbs: 11.7 g
• Dietary Fiber: 2.6 g
• Protein: 10.2 g

Marinara Sauce- Basic is Italian cuisine.

The dietary needs meet for Marinara Sauce- Basic is Vegetarian