Easy Marinara
A super simple but flavorful tomato marinara using canned tomatoes, carrots, onion, and herbs. Doesn't get easier or more delicious!
Equipment
- stove
Ingredients
- 1-2 Tbsp oil (optional)
- 1 onion diced
- 1 cup carrots shredded or diced
- 28 oz can diced or crushed tomatoes
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic or 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp parsley
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning blend
- 1 tsp Herbs de Provence blend
- ¼ - ½ tsp red pepper flakes
- ¼ cup nutritional yeast optional
- salt to taste optional
Instructions
- In a large skillet or saucepan, sauté the chopped onion and carrots on low heat until onions are translucent and carrots are cooked through. Add a tablespoon of water or broth to prevent sticking, as needed.
- Stir in the tomatoes, herbs, nutritional yeast, and salt (if using). Simmer for another 5 minutes or so.
- Adjust seasonings to taste.
- Ladle the sauce over the pasta, zoodles, or spaghetti squash and serve.
Notes
- Diced carrots lend a natural sweetness to this otherwise acidic marinara.