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Olive Garden Marinara Sauce Recipe

This Olive Garden Marinara Sauce recipe is packed with fresh tomato flavor, Italian seasoning, and simple ingredients.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course, sauces
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 125 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium white onion finely chopped
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 -28 oz canned crushed tomatoes
  • 2 tsp dried basil
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/4 tsp red chili flakes more for a more spicy sauce
  • 1 tbsp white sugar This helps tone down the acidity of the tomatoes
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, and sauté until soft and fragrant.
    3 tbsp olive oil, 1 medium white onion, 6 cloves garlic
  • Add crushed tomatoes, basil, oregano, sugar, salt, and pepper. Lower heat and let it simmer for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Taste and adjust the seasonings to your likings.
    2 -28 oz canned crushed tomatoes, 2 tsp dried basil, 1/2 tsp dried oregano, 1/4 tsp red chili flakes, 1 tbsp white sugar, Salt and pepper to taste
  • Serve with pasta, meatballs, or even as a dip for your breadsticks.

Nutrition

Calories: 125kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 1gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 15mgPotassium: 87mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 50IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 28mgIron: 1mg
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