Classic Marinara-Style Spaghetti Sauce
Classic Marinara-Style Spaghetti Sauce simmers low and slow for deep tomato richness balanced by aromatic onion, garlic, and a touch of red wine. Italian seasoning, basil, and a hint of heat from crushed red pepper create a rounded, restaurant-worthy flavor. Perfect for Sunday pasta night, batch cooking, or layering into lasagna and baked ziti.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook4 hrs
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Classic Marinara-Style Spaghetti Sauce, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 41 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 30 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 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.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 57
- Heart Health
- 45
- Metabolic
- 56
- Digestive
- 39
- Inflammatory
- 41
- Performance
- 55
- General Wellness
- 1
In a large saucepan over medium heat, sauté the onion and the garlic in olive oil until they are soft.
- 2
Stir in the tomatoes, tomato paste, water, Italian seasoning, basil, sugar, wine, and crushed red pepper.
- 3
Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 3 hours, stirring occasionally.
- 4
Serve.
- Calories 204.1 kcal Moderate 10%
- Protein 7.21 g Moderate 14%
- Carbohydrate 44.06 g 16%
- Total Fat 2.61 g Low Source 3%
- Saturated Fat 0.56 g Low Source 3%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 1.8 mg Low Source 1%
- Sodium 538.22 mg High 23%
- Dietary Fiber 12.93 g Good Source 46%
- Total Sugars 30.08 g --
- Added Sugars 11.62 g High 23%
- Calcium 177.81 mg Moderate 14%
- Iron 5.9 mg Good Source 33%
- Potassium 1139.96 mg Good Source 24%
- Vitamin A 56.0 mcg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin C 31.76 mg Good Source 35%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Classic Marinara Style Spaghetti Sauce is made with 11 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 4 hrs 10 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Crushed Tomatoes, Dried Basil, Garlic, and Italian Seasoning. Each serving provides about 204.1 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Classic Marinara-Style Spaghetti Sauce made of?
- The main ingredients are Crushed Tomatoes, Dried Basil, Garlic, Italian Seasoning, Olive Oil. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Classic Marinara-Style Spaghetti Sauce?
- About 4 hrs 10 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 4 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 204.1 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Classic Marinara-Style Spaghetti Sauce easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Classic Marinara-Style Spaghetti Sauce healthy?
- Classic Marinara-Style Spaghetti Sauce has an easyChef Pro health score of 52/100. Per serving, it provides 204.1 calories and 7.21 g of protein, or 14% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron, potassium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 538.22 mg (23% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 11.62 g (23% of the Daily Value). It contains 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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