Simple Vegan Tomato Sauce

Name: Simple Vegan Tomato Sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 5 servings
Cuisine: American,Italian
Ingredients: 1/4 cup good quality extra-virgin olive oil; 1/2 medium white or yellow onion, coarsely chopped; 3 medium cloves garlic, minced; 1 (28-ounce) can crushed or diced tomatoes; 1/2 teaspoon fine salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 pinch granulated sugar; 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, chiffonade

A quick and easy 20-minute vegan and gluten-free marinara sauce, ideal for pasta, pizza, or roasted vegetables.

⭐ 4.3 (148 reviews) Prep: 5 minCook: 15 minTotal: 20 minYields: 5 servings

Category Tags:

Dinner Sauce

Cuisine Tags:

American Italian

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Instructions

Heat 1/4 cup olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Sauté 1/2 chopped onion and 3 minced garlic cloves until soft.
Stir in 1 (28-ounce) can crushed or diced tomatoes, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and a pinch of sugar.
Simmer for 10 to 15 minutes.
Remove from heat and stir in 1/2 cup fresh basil before serving.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 129 kcal

Carbohydrate: 7 g

Cholesterol: 0 mg

Fiber: 3 g

Protein: 2 g

Saturated Fat: 2 g

Sodium: 309 mg

Sugar: 5 g

Fat: 11 g

Unsaturated Fat: 0 g