Quick Marinara Sauce

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Servings: 5 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A vibrant, pantry-friendly tomato sauce enriched with briny capers and olives for a burst of Mediterranean flavor.
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This quick marinara sauce is a delightful twist on the classic Italian staple, designed to elevate simple pasta nights into something special. By combining a high-quality spaghetti sauce base with fresh-sautéed onions and garlic, you create a rich, aromatic foundation. The addition of salty capers and juicy Kalamata olives introduces a wonderful briny contrast that cuts through the sweetness of the tomatoes, adding depth and complexity. ItâÂÂs a vegan-friendly, vegetarian delight that comes together in under thirty minutes. Perfect for tossing with spaghetti, coating gnocchi, or using as a dipping sauce for crusty bread, this recipe proves that you donâÂÂt need hours of simmering to achieve restaurant-quality flavor at home.

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Quick Marinara Sauce

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 5 Calories: 119.5

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This quick marinara sauce is a delightful twist on the classic Italian staple, designed to elevate simple pasta nights into something special. By combining a high-quality spaghetti sauce base with fresh-saut&# 195;©ed onions and garlic, you create a rich, aromatic foundation. The addition of salty capers and juicy Kalamata olives introduces a wonderful briny contrast that cuts through the sweetness of the tomatoes, adding depth and complexity. ItâÂÂs a vegan-friendly, vegetarian delight that comes together in under thirty minutes. Perfect for tossing with spaghetti, coating gnocchi, or using as a dipping sauce for crusty bread, this recipe proves that you donâÂÂt need hours of simmering to achieve restaurant-quality flavor at home.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan or skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the diced onions to the pan and sauté for about 5 minutes until they begin to soften.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic cloves and cook for another minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn them.
  4. Pour in the 25 oz jar of spaghetti sauce and stir to combine with the onions and garlic.
  5. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer, reducing the heat to low.
  6. Stir in the capers and chopped Kalamata olives.
  7. Let the sauce simmer uncovered for 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken slightly.
  8. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 5

Amount Per Serving
Calories 119.5kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11.3g18%
Saturated Fat 1.6g8%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 2.0mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 4.7g2%
Dietary Fiber 0.8g4%
Sugars 2.1g
Protein 0.6g2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

Serve warm over your favorite pasta, accompanied by a fresh salad and crusty bread.

Note: The original ingredient list was incomplete. You will also need a 25 oz jar of spaghetti sauce, capers, and Kalamata olives to complete this recipe as described in the directions.

Keywords: marinara, sauce, quick, italian, pasta, tomato, capers, olives, garlic, onion, olive oil, vegan, vegetarian, dinner, easy, pantry, spaghetti, mediterranean
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