Fresh Tomato Marinara Sauce
Fresh Tomato Marinara Sauce highlights sun-ripe tomatoes simmered with garlic, herbs, and a splash of red wine for a bright, balanced flavor with gentle sweetness from honey and depth from balsamic vinegar. It’s a vibrant, versatile sauce perfect for pasta night, topping polenta, or spooning over grilled meats when tomatoes are at their peak.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook1 hr 10 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Fresh Tomato Marinara Sauce, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 46 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 54
- Heart Health
- 58
- Metabolic
- 17
- Digestive
- 28
- Inflammatory
- 18
- Performance
- 41
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather the ingredients.
- 2
Heat olive oil in a stockpot over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring, until softened, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Stir in the tomatoes, garlic, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until the tomatoes are soft, about 30 minutes.
- 4
Stir in the red wine, honey, basil, oregano, marjoram, salt, black pepper, fennel seed, and crushed red pepper; simmer and cook until the herbs have flavored the sauce, about 30 minutes more.
- 5
Add the balsamic vinegar; stir well to combine. Discard the bay leaf.
- Calories 214.77 kcal Moderate 11%
- Protein 1.98 g Low Source 4%
- Carbohydrate 32.11 g 12%
- Total Fat 6.73 g Moderate 9%
- Saturated Fat 1.13 g Moderate 6%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 1.86 mg Low Source 1%
- Sodium 122.77 mg Moderate 5%
- Dietary Fiber 1.38 g Low Source 5%
- Total Sugars 7.26 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 178.33 mg Moderate 14%
- Iron 1.13 mg Low Source 6%
- Potassium 172.9 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 9.31 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 20.53 mg Good Source 23%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Sulfites
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Fresh Tomato Marinara Sauce is made with 15 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr 25 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Balsamic Vinegar, Black Pepper, Dried Basil, and Dried Bay Leaves. Each serving provides about 214.77 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Fresh Tomato Marinara Sauce made of?
- The main ingredients are Balsamic Vinegar, Black Pepper, Dried Basil, Dried Bay Leaves, Dried Oregano. The full list of 15 is above.
- How long does it take to make Fresh Tomato Marinara Sauce?
- About 1 hr 25 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 1 hr 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 214.77 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Fresh Tomato Marinara Sauce easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 15 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Fresh Tomato Marinara Sauce healthy?
- Fresh Tomato Marinara Sauce has an easyChef Pro health score of 42/100. Per serving, it provides 214.77 calories and 1.98 g of protein, or 4% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 122.77 mg (5% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.13 g (6% of the Daily Value). It contains Sulfites, Tomatoes, Garlic, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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