Marinara Sauce III

Pasta Sauce - Side Dish

Here is a rich and hearty tomato sauce which does not need sugar or butter to cut the acidity from the tomato. Olive oil is optional for those watching their waistlines.

Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 3hrs

Total: 3hrs20 mins

Servings: 5

Yield: 5 servings

Marinara Sauce III

Ingredients

½ cup diced onion

3 cloves garlic

minced

1 (28 ounce) can peeled and diced tomatoes

⅓ cup shredded carrot

⅓ cup chopped celery

¼ cup shredded rell bell pepper

1 cup chopped fresh mushrooms

1 tablespoon dried oregano

2 tablespoons dried parsley

1 tablespoon dried basil leaves

½ cup extra virgin olive oil

Cajun Ponchartrain Sauce

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

In a saucepan saute onion and garlic over medium-low heat until they start to become clear. Combine in a pot diced tomatoes carrots celery red bell pepper mushrooms oregano parsley basil and olive oil. Bring to boil and reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer for at least 1 hour however 3 hours of cooking develops better flavor and consistency.

Nutritional Information

Marinara Sauce III

Servings Per Recipe:5

Calories: 259

% Daily Value *

Protein: 2.4g 5%

Carbohydrates: 10.5g 3%

Dietary Fiber: 3g 12%

Sugars: 5.7g

Fat: 22.7g 35%

Saturated Fat: 3.2g 16%

Vitamin A Iu: 2969IU 59%

Niacin Equivalents: 1mg 8%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 7%

Vitamin C: 28.1mg 47%

Folate: 11.8mcg 3%

Calcium: 100.3mg 10%

Iron: 5.1mg 28%

Magnesium: 9.8mg 4%

Potassium: 376.3mg 11%

Sodium: 260.3mg 10%

Calories From Fat: 204

*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.