Buca Marinara Sauce

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  • Number of Servings: 12
Ingredients
1/4 cup olive oil1 red onion, chopped6 garlic cloves, chopped2 (28-ounce) cans crushed tomatoesSalt to taste3 Tablespoons chopped fresh basil
Directions
In a 3-quart saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, and cook until golden brown, approximately 8 to 10 minutes.
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Add the tomatoes and salt. (I always use Contadina) Bring to a boil, then cook over low heat for approximately 30 minutes, stirring often. Turn off the heat and add the fresh basil.
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Yields about 6 cups.
Nutrition based on 1/2 cup portion.

Number of Servings: 12

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user LUCYSMOM09.

Servings Per Recipe: 12
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 92.3
  • Total Fat: 4.5 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 350.5 mg
  • Total Carbs: 10.6 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2.6 g
  • Protein: 0.2 g

Member Reviews
  • PMORENA
    perfect marinara sauce - I always use a regular yellow onion but other than that, this is just about the same family recipe I've used for 50 years of marriage. Delicious, inexpensive, freezes well and perfect for a Friday meal during Lent. Great base for pasta fagiole - 3/26/15