Spicy Marinara Sauce
A quick and easy marinara sauce with a kick. Using pantry staples, this spicy sauce can be on the table in less than 30 minutes!
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time20 minutes mins
Total Time25 minutes mins
Course: Dips, Dressings, Sauces and Spreads
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan
Servings: 8
Calories: 42kcal
- ½ sweet onion (diced)
- ¼ cup vegetable broth (or water) plus 1-2 tablespoon(s) more, if needed
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- ¼-1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 28 ounces canned crushed tomatoes
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
- 2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
Sauté the diced onion in the vegetable broth (or water) for 4-5 minutes until softened. If the onions start to stick, add an additional 1-2 tbsp of vegetable broth (or water).
Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes and sauté 1 minute.
Add the crushed tomatoes, salt, basil, oregano, and balsamic vinegar. Simmer for 20 minutes over low heat.
Using an immersion blender, purée the sauce until smooth (or desired consistency). Alternately, you can carefully transfer the sauce to a blender to purée.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Enjoy over pasta or zoodles or as a dipping sauce for breadsticks.
Calories: 42kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 2g | Sodium: 282mg | Potassium: 333mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 700IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1.8mg