Creamy Vegan Tomato Sauce
Indulge in the rich, velvety goodness of Creamy Vegan Tomato Sauce—a dairy-free twist on classic comfort food! This plant-based sauce features a luscious blend of crushed tomatoes and full-fat coconut milk, creating a perfectly creamy texture without the need for cream. Aromatic sautéed onions and garlic infuse every bite with depth, while nutritional yeast adds a subtle savory, cheesy flavor. Seasoned with dried basil, oregano, and a hint of red pepper flakes, this sauce is perfectly balanced, with an optional touch of sweetness from sugar or maple syrup to round out the acidity. Ready in just 35 minutes, it’s a delicious, versatile choice for pasta, pizza, or dipping, and it pairs beautifully with a sprinkle of fresh basil on top. Transform your mealtime routine with this quick, wholesome, and flavor-packed vegan tomato sauce!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 28 ounces canned crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk (full-fat)
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.25 teaspoons red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 teaspoon sugar or maple syrup (optional, for sweetness)
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and sauté for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until translucent and softened.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Pour in the crushed tomatoes and stir to combine with the onion and garlic mixture.
Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the coconut milk. Stir gently to create a creamy consistency.
Mix in the nutritional yeast, dried basil, dried oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. If desired, add sugar or maple syrup to balance the acidity of the tomatoes.
Simmer the sauce uncovered on low heat for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the flavors meld together and the sauce thickens slightly.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, adding more salt, pepper, or sweetness if necessary.
Serve warm over pasta, use as a pizza base, or enjoy as a dipping sauce. Garnish with chopped fresh basil leaves if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1017 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 77.9 g | 100% | |
| Saturated Fat | 46.4 g | 232% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3410 mg | 148% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 75.2 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.1 g | 72% | |
| Total Sugars | 45.0 g | ||
| Protein | 22.1 g | 44% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 295 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 12.5 mg | 69% | |
| Potassium | 3580 mg | 76% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
