Rao's Marinara Sauce

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Very Healthy
Health score
85%
Rao's Marinara Sauce
45 min.
7
115kcal

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Crafted from the finest ingredients, this recipe stars 112 ounces of Four whole tomatoes with basil, preferably from San Marzano, known for their superior taste and quality. Paired with a modest 0.5 cup of olive oil and a medley of aromatic onions, garlic, and oregano, this sauce promises to elevate your pasta dishes, pizzas, or even as a base for your favorite Italian-inspired casseroles.

In just 45 minutes, you can enjoy a hearty serving of this sauce, enough for 7 persons, with each serving weighing in at only 115 calories. Its balanced caloric breakdown, with 13.01% protein, 27.99% fat, and 59% carbs, makes it a guilt-free indulgence.

So, why wait? Dive into the rich, authentic flavors of Italy with Rao's Marinara Sauce. It's time to transform your kitchen into a bustling Italian kitchen, brimming with the aromas of homemade sauce and the promise of delicious, wholesome meals. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this incredibly simple yet profoundly satisfying recipe.

Ingredients

  • 112 ounce tomatoes whole with basil, preferably from san marzano canned
  • 0.5 cup olive oil 
  • tablespoons onion minced
  • cloves garlic minced peeled
  • serving salt and pepper freshly ground
  • inch oregano dried

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan

Directions

  1. Remove tomatoes from can and place in a large bowl, reserving juices. Crush tomatoes using your hands; remove and discard the hard core from stem end, and any skin and tough membrane; set aside.
  2. Place oil in a large, nonreactive saucepan over medium-low heat.
  3. Add onion, and cook until soft and just beginning to brown, about 3 minutes. Stir in garlic, and cook until softened, about 30 seconds. Stir in tomatoes and reserved juices; season with salt. Increase heat and bring to a boil. Immediately reduce heat to low and simmer until slightly thickened, about 1 hour.
  4. Stir in basil, if using, oregano, and season with pepper; continue cooking 1 minute more.
  5. Remove from heat and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories115kcal
Protein13.01%
Fat27.99%
Carbs59%

Properties

Glycemic Index
14.29
Glycemic Load
4.97
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
18.148695724166%

Flavonoids

Naringenin
3.08mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.02mg
Isorhamnetin
0.43mg
Kaempferol
0.47mg
Myricetin
0.62mg
Quercetin
4.4mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:114.94kcal
5.75%
Fat:4.01g
6.17%
Saturated Fat:0.56g
3.49%
Carbohydrates:19.02g
6.34%
Net Carbohydrates:13.39g
4.87%
Sugar:12.31g
13.68%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:51.06mg
2.22%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:4.2g
8.39%
Vitamin C:63.31mg
76.74%
Vitamin A:3778.99IU
75.58%
Vitamin K:37.84µg
36.04%
Potassium:1094.62mg
31.27%
Manganese:0.56mg
27.88%
Fiber:5.63g
22.52%
Vitamin B6:0.39mg
19.73%
Vitamin E:2.9mg
19.33%
Folate:69.75µg
17.44%
Copper:0.28mg
13.81%
Vitamin B3:2.72mg
13.58%
Magnesium:51.22mg
12.81%
Vitamin B1:0.18mg
11.68%
Phosphorus:113.99mg
11.4%
Iron:1.29mg
7.19%
Zinc:0.81mg
5.37%
Vitamin B2:0.09mg
5.32%
Calcium:50.71mg
5.07%
Vitamin B5:0.42mg
4.25%