Before*: 90 cal, 0.5 g sat fat, 2 g fiber, 580 mg sodium After: 60 cal, 0 g sat fat, 2 g fiber, 210 mg sodium *compared with jarred marinara sauce Quick Marinara Sauce PREP TIME: 10 MINUTES / TOTAL TIME: 30 MINUTES / YIELD: 4 1/2 cups 1 1/2 Tbsp olive oil 1 med onion, finely chopped 6 cloves garlic, minced 42 oz (1 1/2 lg cans) crushed tomatoes, preferably no-salt-added 1 1/2 tsp dried basil Pinch of red-pepper flakes

  1. Heat oil in large, deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring, 1 minute.
  2. Add tomatoes, basil, and red-pepper flakes and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 15 minutes. Season with 3/4 tsp salt if using no-salt-added tomatoes (or to taste) and freshly ground black pepper to taste. NUTRITION: (per 1/2 cup) 60 cal, 1 g pro, 8 g carb, 2 g fiber, 2.5 g fat, 0 g sat fat, 210 mg sodium 7 Unhealthy Pasta Dishes to Avoid Ellie Krieger Makes Over Your Favorite Foods