This Low Calorie Marinara Sauce is just 54 calories for 1/2 cup, and can be made in the Instant Pot, Slow Cooker, or on the Stovetop!. In this recipe for healthy marinara sauce you’ll find all three directions, plus a traditional Italian marinara recipe from an actual Italian person!
Ingredients You’ll Need:
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 onion minced
- 8 garlic cloves minced
- 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning
- ⅛ teaspoon sugar
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon pepper
Low Calorie Marinara Sauce
Healthy Marinara Sauce Meal Prep and Storage
Meal Prep: You can make this healthy recipe ahead of time and chill in the fridge for later. Combine all the ingredients in a storage container, mix well and cover. Then place in the fridge for later.
Storage: Will hold in the fridge for 5 days, does not hold well in the fridge.
Low Calorie Marinara Sauce
Low Calorie Marinara Sauce
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 onion minced
- 8 garlic cloves minced
- 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning
- ⅛ teaspoon sugar
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
STOVETOP INSTRUCTIONS
- In a large saucepan, heat the oil over medium-low heat. Add the onion and sauté 5 minutes, or until soft. Add the garlic and cook for 2 minutes.
- Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, 1 cup water, Italian Seasoning, sugar, and salt. Cook over low heat for 4 hours, stirring every 30 minutes to avoid burning.
INSTANT POT INSTRUCTIONS
- Combine the oil and onion in an Instant Pot. Set the pot to sauté on medium heat and cook for 5 minutes, or until soft. Add the garlic and cook for 2 minutes, then hit cancel.
- Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, water, Italian Seasoning, sugar, and salt to the pot, cover, and cook on high pressure for 30 minutes. Let the pressure release naturally.
SLOW COOKER INSTRUCTIONS
- In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-low heat. Add the onion and sauté for 5 minutes, or until soft. Add the garlic and cook for 2 minutes.
- Transfer the onion and garlic to a slow cooker and add crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, water, Italian Seasoning, sugar, and the salt. Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or low for 8 to 12 hours.
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About the Author
Hi, my name is Audrey Johns and I am a 4 time best selling cookbook author! All 4 of my low calorie cookbooks are published by HarperCollins (the oldest publishing house in the US!) and have been featured on prominent TV shows like The Today Show, Rachael Ray and The Doctors. I am a low calorie and healthy recipe authority and my delicious recipes are tried and loved by thousands of readers.
After a one year 150 pound weight loss (and I’ve kept it off for 13 years!) I started sharing all of my low calorie recipes with the world. They are always all-natural and geared around weight loss and weight management. I have even made some of these recipes with my Biggest Loser pal Bob Harper! Check out my weight loss story, my best selling cookbooks, and my numerous TV appearances by clicking here.
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Article History:
- Originally written and published July 20, 2020 by Audrey Johns
- Updated on September 29, 2023 by Audrey Johns
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