K. Harts Marinara Sauce

K. Harts Marinara Sauce

2 tbsp olive oil

5 garlic cloves, minced ( Use more or less depending upon preference)

1 medium onion, chopped

1 medium carrot, peeled and diced
1 cup chicken stock OR white wine OR red wine
*For a spicy Sauce- 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes*- optional
1 28 oz can crushed tomatoes*
1 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes*
2 tbsp fresh chopped basil leaves (optional)
Salt & Pepper

In a large pot heat olive oil over medium high heat.
Add in the garlic, onion, and carrot.
Stir for about 3 minutes until the veggies soften slightly.

Deglaze with either white wine or chicken stock.

Scrap the bottom of the pan and allow mixture to bubble and reduce by half about 4 minutes.

Then add in the canned tomatoes and stir well.
If you want a spicy sauce add in the red pepper flake at this point.
Then season with salt and pepper.
Bring up to a boil and stir well and low heat until you have a low bubbling. (I use medium low on my stove)
Allow to cook for 25-30 minutes.  Taste for seasoning and add more salt and pepper if needed.

At this point if you like a chunky sauce you are good to go!

If you prefer a smooth sauce like we do then using an emersion blender, remove the sauce from the heat and blend until smooth.

You can also add fresh chopped basil right at this point! Then you're ready to serve!

Check out some of my recipes that you can make with this fresh and simple sauce! 

-lil carb Mussels Fa Diavolo-

-Use as a side dish to my lil carb Spicy Sausage-

-lil carb Lasagna-

-Use as an alternative sauce to my Meatballs Recipe!-

*Make sure to check your nutritional labels before you buy canned tomatoes.

Every brand is different as far as carb counts. Some brands that include other flavors like "garlic and onion" or "peppers and onion" tomatoes have a significantly higher carb count per serving. I like to keep my count to 4 grams or less per serving- which is usually 1/2 a cup.