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Homemade Marinara Sauce
Ingredients
- Tomatoes, canned, red, ripe, diced1588g
- Carrots122g≈ 1 cup sliced
- Garlic, raw12g≈ 1.25 × 3 cloves
- Onions, white, raw300g
- Olive Oil14g≈ 1 tablespoon
- Basil, fresh5.3g≈ tbsp, chopped
- Oregano1g≈ 1 teaspoon dried
Estimated Cost
- Tomatoes, canned, red, ripe, diced (1588g)—
- Carrots (122g)$0.31
- Garlic, raw (12g)$0.32
- Onions, white, raw (300g)—
- Olive Oil (14g)$0.18
- Basil, fresh (5.3g)—
- Oregano (1g)$0.14
Total (4 servings)$0.95(~$0.24/serving)
* Cost estimate based on 4 of 7 ingredients.
Prices are estimates based on Kroger grocery store data, last updated July 2026. Actual prices may vary by location and retailer.
Instructions
- 1
1. Pour the olive oil into a large pot and place it over medium heat until shimmering.
- 2
2. Add the carrots and onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until they begin to soften, about 10 minutes.
- 3
3. Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
- 4
4. Add the tomatoes, salt, pepper, dried oregano, and dried basil (if using).
- 5
5. Reduce the heat to low and simmer gently, uncovered, for 1 hour.
Nutrition per serving
Based on 4 servings · USDA data
Calories143
Protein4g
Carbs22g
Fat5g
Fiber1g
Sodium516mg
Nutrition calculated from USDA FoodData Central using ingredient quantities in grams.
Nutrition values are estimates based on USDA data and may vary.