Zero Point Marinara Sauce
A Delectable, Effortless Culinary Delight
Indulge your taste buds in the exquisite blend of flavors with our Zero Point Marinara Sauce – a culinary masterpiece that’s not only sumptuous but also incredibly easy to prepare. Elevate your dining experience with this tantalizing creation, crafted with just a handful of simple yet premium ingredients.
Dive into a world of culinary bliss with our Zero Point Marinara Sauce, a testament to the art of simplicity and flavor. Created to tantalize your taste buds, this delectable sauce is a symphony of San Marzano tomatoes, aromatic herbs, and savory spices. The marriage of these high-quality ingredients ensures a dining experience that transcends the ordinary.
Begin your culinary journey by blending a 28 oz. can of San Marzano tomatoes, garlic, fresh basil, and parsley into a velvety puree. The choice between whole peeled or crushed tomatoes allows you to tailor the texture to your liking. Transfer this luscious blend to a large saucepan or Dutch oven, where minced dried onions, kosher salt, and dried oregano join the symphony of flavors. Stirring until perfection is achieved, the sauce then simmers for ten minutes, allowing its essence to unfold.
Versatility is key with this marinara sauce – an ideal companion for pasta, spaghetti squash, pizza, and beyond. The optional addition of tomato sauce enables you to tailor the consistency to your preference. And with a mere 15-minute total preparation time, this culinary creation becomes an effortless addition to your repertoire.
Zero Point Marinara Sauce
This Zero Point Marinara Sauce is super delicious, easy to make, and requires only a few simple ingredients!
PREP TIME5 minutes
COOK TIME10 minutes
TOTAL TIME15 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 ( 28 oz.) can San Marsano tomatoes, whole peeled or crushed tomatoes.
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 5-6 fresh basil leaves or 2 Tbsp dried basil
- 1 Tbsp dried oregano
- 2 Tbsp minced onions, dry or fresh
- 4 Tbsp fresh parsley or 1 Tbsp dried parsley
- 1 Tbsp kosher salt
- 1/4 cup to 1 cup tomato sauce, if desired
Instructions
- Place canned tomatoes, garlic cloves, fresh basil, and parsley into a blender or food processor, blend for about 30 seconds until pureed.
- Place in a large sauce pan or dutch oven. Add minced dried onions, salt, and dried oregano. Stir until well combined.
- Stir in tomato sauce for desired consistency.
- Let the sauce simmer for ten minutes.
- Use on pasta, spaghetti squash, pizza, ect.
Makes 4 (1 cup) servings
0 Points®per serving
Notes
How do I thicken or thin out the sauce?
Depending on your preference of thickness-you can choose to make the sauce thinner or thicker by adding water or cornstarch.
To thicken:
Use Cornstarch. Cornstarch is pretty neutral in flavor and can be easily added to the sauce. Whisk 1/2 tsp cornstarch with a little water. Pour into the simmer sauce and stir until well combined. You’ll often see thickening results with a small amount of cornstarch.
Use Tomato Paste: add 1-2 Tbsp of tomato paste to thicken the sauce.
To thin out: add 1/4-1 cup tomato sauce while sauce is simmering.
- Add 2 tsp of zero point white granulated sugar substitute, for added sweetness.
Smartpoints: GREE/BLUE/PURPLE: zero SmartPoints per serving
- To Thicken:
- Cornstarch: Whisking 1/2 tsp of cornstarch with water provides a neutral thickness without compromising flavor.
- Tomato Paste: Elevate the richness by incorporating 1-2 tbsp of tomato paste.
- To Thin Out:
- A delicate balance is achieved by adding 1/4-1 cup of tomato sauce while the sauce gracefully simmers.
Embark on a journey to culinary perfection, and savor the results – each serving boasting a resounding Zero Points® on your Smartpoints scale, regardless of your color category.
Enhancements for the Epicurean Explorer: For those with a sweet tooth, a gentle addition of 2 tsp of zero-point white granulated sugar substitute enhances the sauce’s complexity, providing a hint of sweetness that elevates the entire culinary experience.
Let our Zero Point Marinara Sauce be the star of your gastronomic endeavors, transforming everyday meals into extraordinary culinary delights. Your taste buds will thank you for the flavorful symphony that awaits them in every jar.