3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

2 garlic cloves, peeled

1 tbsp tomato paste

25 oz canned tomatoes, crushed

1 cup basil leaves

½ tbsp Italian seasoning

½ tbsp dried oregano, leaves

¼ cup parmesan cheese, grated or powdered

⅛ tsp salt, to taste

⅛ tsp ground black pepper, to taste

In a large saucepan, warm extra virgin olive oil on medium heat.

Add the garlic and cook. Make sure not to burn the garlic.

Add the tomato paste and roast briefly.

Deglaze with red wine and reduce briefly.

Mix in basil, oregano, Italian seasoning, and crushed tomatoes.

Bring to a boil before turning the heat down.

Allow to simmer and reduce for about 30 minutes.

Remove the basil leaves and garlic cloves.

Season to taste with salt, pepper, and parmesan cheese. Adjust to your preferred taste.

Serve immediately over pasta or cool and store in an air-tight jar in the fridge.

Marinara sauce is very versatile and will go well with many other dishes. Use it as a dipping sauce or serve it with pasta like you would with regular spaghetti sauce.

Sugar: 17g

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Calcium: 339mg

Calories: 369kcal

Carbohydrates: 31g

Cholesterol: 9mg

Fat: 25g

Fiber: 8g

Iron: 6mg

Monounsaturated Fat: 16g

Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g

Potassium: 1212mg

Protein: 11g

Saturated Fat: 5g

Sodium: 879mg

Vitamin A: 1658IU

Vitamin C: 38mg