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    June 4, 2012

    Garlic Tomato Marinara Sauce

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    Quick and easy Garlic Tomato Marinara sauce loaded with freshly chopped garlic, onions, and parsley. It's perfect over pasta or as a pizza sauce.

    Okay, I'm starting this post with a disclaimer. If you don't like garlic, well A) Why did you click on a link that started with the word Garlic?? and 2) Step away now!!

    We grow garlic in our garden constantly, and then I freeze individual cloves. When needed I just take them out and defrost for a few minutes until I can chop them. Garlic can also be frozen already minced  in ice cube trays, about a tablespoon in each, covered with water, then once frozen placed in freezer bags or containers.

    I make several different kinds of pasta sauces, so I'm kind of amazed that this is my first blog post on one! I can't wait until we have in-season tomatoes so I can make my completely fresh sauce. I also love cream and butter sauces, my daughter so far will only eat butter sauces, usually with garlic!

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    Garlic Tomato Marinara Sauce

    Quick and easy Garlic Tomato Marinara sauce loaded with freshly chopped garlic, onions, and parsley. It's perfect over pasta or as a pizza sauce.
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    Garlic Tomato Marinara Sauce

    Quick and easy Garlic Tomato Marinara sauce loaded with big pieces of garlic, perfect over pasta or as a pizza sauce.
    Prep Time5 minutes mins
    Cook Time1 hour hr 10 minutes mins
    Total Time1 hour hr 15 minutes mins
    Course: Sauces
    Cuisine: Italian/American
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 146kcal
    Author: Bernadette

    Ingredients

    • 1 28 ounce can diced tomatoes
    • 1 28 ounce can crushed tomatoes
    • 3 ounces tomato paste ½ of a small can
    • ¾ cup chopped onions
    • ½ cup chopped garlic not minced
    • 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
    • ½ teaspoon black pepper
    • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil

    Instructions

    • Dice onions and garlic.
    • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat and add onions, sautefor about 3 minutes or until just beginning to soften. Add chopped garlic and saute for 1-2 minutes more.
    • Add all remaining ingredients except parsley, stir well and bring to a boil.
    • Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for one hour stirring occasionally. Ten minutes before the end of the cooking time add parsley and stir, recover.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 146kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 5g | Sodium: 880mg | Potassium: 888mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 840IU | Vitamin C: 36.1mg | Calcium: 122mg | Iron: 3.9mg

     

    I served this over whole grain spaghetti, with a basic garden salad on the side.

    *Note-This recipe is PKU friendly when served with low protein pasta.

    This recipe is featured on www.foodiefriendsfriday.com and http://www.wifeofthecolonel.blogspot.com.

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    1. Carolyn McKenna says

      May 21, 2013 at 7:13 pm

      Looks great

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      • Bernadette says

        May 21, 2013 at 7:43 pm

        Thanks Carolyn!

        Reply
    2. Walking On Sunshine says

      August 12, 2012 at 4:15 pm

      Love homemade sauce! This looks delicious. Thank you for sharing at Foodie Friends Friday!

      Reply
    3. Marlys @Thisand That says

      August 12, 2012 at 5:34 am

      I need to start making my own pasta sauce and this recipe looks wonderful. Thanks for sharing on Foodie Friends Friday.
      http://marlys-thisandthat.blogspot.com

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    4. MissEricka says

      August 11, 2012 at 11:52 am

      I love making my own pasta sauces at home, and this looks like a great recipe! Thanks for sharing on Foodie Friends Friday!

      Reply
    5. Robyn says

      August 10, 2012 at 4:05 pm

      I love garlicky sauce! Thanks for linking up at Foodie Friends Friday party!

      Robyn from Robyn's View

      Reply
    6. Alyssa says

      June 07, 2012 at 6:47 am

      I commented -Lysska

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    7. Jessica Martinez says

      June 05, 2012 at 5:15 pm

      This sounds yummy(and easy). Thank you for sharing =)

      Reply
    8. MaryAnn says

      June 05, 2012 at 8:53 am

      Sauce looks amazing...and seriously? Who doesn't love garlic?! Awesome recipe!!!!

      Reply
    9. Minnie(minnie8thelady8home) says

      June 05, 2012 at 8:41 am

      Wow! I never made Marinara sauce at home. This is a cakewalk recipe....we mostly do the first part when making any curry. Thanks so much! This sounds delicious.

      I don't use parsley. Is there a sub that I can use?

      Reply
      • rantsfrommycrazykitchen says

        June 05, 2012 at 9:33 am

        Basil would work well!

        Reply
    10. rjb1115 says

      June 05, 2012 at 8:20 am

      Love garlic! Can't wait to try this 🙂

      Reply

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