Marinara sauce

Dietitian's tip:

Use this homemade marinara for spaghetti, lasagna, pita pizza, chicken Parmesan and meatball subs. The red wine can be omitted, if desired.

Ingredients

1. 1 teaspoon olive oil
2. 1 medium onion, chopped
3. 3 cloves garlic, minced
4. 1 cup red wine
5. 5 cups no-salt-added crushed tomatoes or tomato sauce
6. 1 tablespoon dry oregano
7. 1 tablespoon dry basil
8. 2 teaspoons sugar
9. 1 teaspoon salt
10. 1/4 teaspoon ground fennel
11. 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add the olive oil. Once the pan becomes hot, add the onion. Stir continuously for about 2 minutes. Add garlic; stir for 1 minute. Add wine and let mixture reduce by half. Add remaining ingredients. Stir and let simmer on very low heat for 15 to 20 minutes.

Created by the executive wellness chef and registered dietitians at the Mayo Clinic Healthy Living Program.