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Marinara

Marinara is a tomato-based pasta sauce typically made from tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, onions, and herbs. It is commonly used as a savory condiment or cooking sauce in Italian-style dishes.

Beneficial properties

contains lycopene low in saturated fat provides some vitamin C flavorful base ingredient

Nutritional highlights

Marinara typically provides lycopene, vitamin C, potassium, and small amounts of fiber, with nutrient levels varying by recipe and sodium often notable in prepared versions.

Caution. Prepared marinara sauces can be high in sodium, and acidic tomato sauces may aggravate reflux in some people.

Recipes featuring Marinara