Marinara so good it will tuck in at night!
Marinara so good it will tuck in at night! is a easy Italian recipe that serves 4. 120 calories per serving. Recipe by Jose.elcook on YouTube.
Prep: 10 min | Cook: 26 min | Total: 46 min
Cost: $21.82 total, $5.46 per serving
Ingredients
- 2 lb Ripe Tomatoes (about 4‑5 medium, diced or crushed)
- 3 Tbsp Olive Oil (extra‑virgin, good quality)
- 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1/4 cup Dry White Wine (optional, for depth of flavor)
- 1/2 tsp Black Pepper (freshly ground)
- 1 tsp Dried Oregano
- 1/4 tsp Red Chili Flakes (adjust to heat preference)
- 1 tsp Sea Salt (or to taste)
- 1/4 cup Fresh Basil (roughly torn, added at end)
- 1 Tbsp Olive Oil (Finishing) (extra‑virgin, added just before serving)
Instructions
Prep Tomatoes
Dice or crush the ripe tomatoes into bite‑size pieces and set aside.
Time: PT5M
Sauté Garlic
Heat 3 Tbsp olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook, stirring, until softened and fragrant but not browned, about 2 minutes.
Time: PT2M
Temperature: medium heat
Add Wine
Pour in the white wine, stirring to deglaze the pan, and let it simmer for about 2 minutes to evaporate most of the alcohol.
Time: PT2M
Temperature: medium heat
Combine Tomatoes and Seasonings
Add the diced tomatoes, black pepper, dried oregano, red chili flakes, and sea salt. Stir to combine.
Time: PT2M
Temperature: medium heat
Simmer the Sauce
Reduce heat to low and let the sauce gently simmer, uncovered, for 20‑25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens and the flavors meld.
Time: PT22M
Temperature: low simmer
Finish with Basil and Olive Oil
Remove the pan from heat. Stir in the torn basil leaves and finish with an extra tablespoon of olive oil for shine and flavor.
Time: PT2M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 120
- Protein
- 2 g
- Carbohydrates
- 8 g
- Fat
- 8 g
- Fiber
- 2 g
Dietary info: Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-Free
Last updated: April 18, 2026








