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    Home » Recipes » Paleo Sauces and Dips

    Marinara Sauce

    Last Modified: Apr 25, 2024 by chantal · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    If Italian cuisine had a flavor that could define it in a single taste, it would be the zesty, aromatic profile of marinara sauce.

    homemade Marinara sauce being spooned onto meatballs in a white ramekin dish
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    Marinara Sauce

    This iconic tomato-based sauce is a perfect blend of tradition, health, and most importantly, taste. Whether you're a food aficionado, a staunch home cook, or a health-conscious paleo enthusiast, marinara offers a delightful culinary canvas that everyone can enjoy.

    Keep in mind, too, that marinara is not just for Zoodles, it's a versatile sauce that can infuse flavor into a wide array of dishes. Use it as a base for Paleo Pizza, as a dipping sauce for vegetable sticks, or to spice up a simple chicken bake. The possibilities are nearly endless.

    Ingredients

    Serves: 4 Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 5 hours

    • 8 plum tomatoes, cut into quarters
    • ½ onion, sliced thinly
    • 4 cloves garlic, whole
    • 1 celery stalk, chopped
    • A handful each of fresh thyme, rosemary and sage
    • 6 tablespoon cooking fat, melted
    • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

    How to Make Marinara Sauce

    Preheat your oven to 200 F.

    Place all the vegetables in a baking dish and pour 3 tablespoon of the melted cooking fat and mix well to combine.

    Roast the vegetables for about 5 hours in the preheated oven, until they are really caramelized.

    Place the vegetables in a blender and process to a smooth sauce. Add the rest of the cooking fat, season to taste with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper and process again.

    Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator.

    More Dip and Sauce Recipes

    If you love sauces and dips as much as I do, then you'll want to add it to your meal plan regularly. Below are a few more family-favorite recipes to check out and bookmark for making soon.

    • South Carolina-Style Mustard Barbecue Sauce
    • Sriracha Sauce
    • Paleo Chocolate Sauce
    • Alabama-Style White Barbecue Sauce
    • Paleo Cranberry Sauce
    • Mexican Salsa Verde
    • Red Pepper Dip
    • Spinach Artichoke Dip
    • Avocado Vegetable Dip
    • Egg Salad Dip
    • Raspberry Lime Fruit Dip

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    Marinara sauce being spooned on top of meatballs in a white ramekin dish

    Marinara Sauce

    Whether you're seeking comfort food, a healthy topper to your meal, or a reason to get the family around the table, marinara sauce delivers.
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 5 hours hrs
    Course Sauce
    Cuisine Italian
    Servings 4 people
    Calories 213 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 8 plum tomatoes cut into quarters
    • ½ onion sliced thinly
    • 4 cloves garlic whole
    • 1 celery stalk chopped
    • A handful each of fresh thyme rosemary and sage
    • 6 tablespoon cooking fat melted
    • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat your oven to 200 F.
    • Place all the vegetables in a baking dish and pour 3 tablespoon of the melted cooking fat and mix well to combine.
      8 plum tomatoes, ½ onion, 4 cloves garlic, 1 celery stalk, A handful each of fresh thyme, 6 tablespoon cooking fat
    • Roast the vegetables for about 5 hours in the preheated oven, until they are really caramelized.
    • Place the vegetables in a blender and process to a smooth sauce. Add the rest of the cooking fat, season to taste with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper and process again.
      Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
    • Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 213kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 1gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 12gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.1gSodium: 8mgPotassium: 329mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1038IUVitamin C: 19mgCalcium: 21mgIron: 0.4mg
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