Marinara Sauce

Cinco de Mayo - Side Dish

This is a family recipe usually served in summertime when basil is plentiful.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 25 mins

Total: 35 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Marinara Sauce

Ingredients

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

3 cloves garlic

sliced

1 (16 ounce) can crushed tomatoes

½ cup red wine

½ cup water

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon white sugar

6 leaves fresh basil leaves

torn

Frozen Strawberry Margarita

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Heat oil in a large non-stick skillet over low heat and saute garlic for about 2 minutes; be careful not to burn. Just as the garlic begins to turn brown remove pan from heat. Allow pan to cool and add tomatoes wine water salt and sugar. Cook over medium-high heat and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer covered about 20 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in basil.

Nutritional Information

Marinara Sauce

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 159.4

% Daily Value *

Protein: 2g 4%

Carbohydrates: 10.7g 4%

Dietary Fiber: 2.2g 9%

Sugars: 1.2g

Fat: 10.5g 16%

Saturated Fat: 1.5g 7%

Vitamin A Iu: 823.2IU 17%

Niacin Equivalents: 1.7mg 13%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 13%

Vitamin C: 11.1mg 19%

Folate: 15.4mcg 4%

Calcium: 46.2mg 5%

Iron: 1.7mg 9%

Magnesium: 27mg 10%

Potassium: 376.7mg 11%

Sodium: 730.8mg 29%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 9%

Calories From Fat: 94.1

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.