Dairy-Free Creamy Tomato Sauce
Elevate your pasta nights with this rich and indulgent Dairy-Free Creamy Tomato Sauce—perfect for those seeking a luscious alternative to traditional cream-based recipes. Crafted with simple yet flavorful ingredients like crushed tomatoes, aromatic garlic, and coconut cream, this recipe delivers a velvety texture and robust taste without a drop of dairy. A medley of dried basil, oregano, and red pepper flakes adds depth and a hint of spice, while fresh basil leaves provide a vibrant finish. Ready in just 40 minutes, this easy-to-make sauce is perfect for serving over your favorite pasta or as a versatile base for other dishes. Vegan-friendly, gluten-free, and packed with bold flavors, this recipe is a must-try for anyone looking to enjoy a creamy, wholesome meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 large garlic cloves, minced
- 28 ounces canned crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 0.5 cup unsweetened coconut cream
- 0.25 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes, until it becomes translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes, until it's fragrant.
Pour in the crushed tomatoes and bring the mixture to a simmer.
Add the dried basil, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to the saucepan.
Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Stir in the unsweetened coconut cream until the sauce is well combined and creamy.
Simmer for another 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the fresh basil leaves.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary, and then serve over your choice of pasta or use as desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
920 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 72.0 g | 92% | |
| Saturated Fat | 40.1 g | 200% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2200 mg | 96% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 71.4 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.9 g | 71% | |
| Total Sugars | 41.4 g | ||
| Protein | 17.2 g | 34% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 348 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 14.1 mg | 78% | |
| Potassium | 3407 mg | 72% | |
*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.
