Fat Free Tomato Sauce
Elevate your pasta nights with this vibrant and wholesome Fat Free Tomato Sauce — a guilt-free way to enjoy classic Italian flavors! Made with the natural sweetness of ripe tomatoes, aromatic garlic, and a medley of fresh vegetables, this sauce is completely oil-free while still rich in taste and texture. The addition of tomato paste, fragrant dried herbs like oregano and basil, and a hint of crushed red pepper flakes creates a deeply satisfying flavor profile. Simmered to perfection and blended until velvety smooth, this healthy homemade tomato sauce is ideal for pasta, pizza, or as a base for your favorite dishes. With no added oils and only nutrient-packed ingredients, it’s a heart-healthy, fat-free option that doesn’t compromise on flavor. Ready in under an hour and easy to customize, it’s a must-try for health-conscious food lovers!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 medium ripe tomatoes
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 medium onion
- 1 small carrot
- 1 small celery stalk
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 0.25 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Wash and roughly chop the tomatoes. Set them aside.
Peel and finely chop the garlic cloves, onion, carrot, and celery.
In a large non-stick saucepan, add the chopped onion, carrot, and celery. Sauté over medium heat for 5 minutes using a few tablespoons of vegetable broth to prevent sticking. Stir occasionally.
Add the chopped garlic and cook for an additional 2 minutes, stirring continuously.
Add the chopped tomatoes to the saucepan. Allow them to cook for 5 minutes until they start to break down and release their juices.
Stir in the tomato paste, oregano, basil, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another 2 minutes to blend the flavors.
Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan, and let it simmer for 25-30 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
Once the sauce has thickened, remove it from the heat. Use an immersion blender to blend the sauce until smooth, or let it cool slightly and blend in batches in a countertop blender. Adjust the thickness with additional vegetable broth if needed.
Taste and adjust seasonings as necessary. If desired, garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
Use immediately or store the sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
396 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 4.8 g | 6% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1868 mg | 81% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 82.6 g | 30% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.9 g | 75% | |
| Total Sugars | 42.3 g | ||
| Protein | 17.7 g | 35% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 237 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 6.5 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 3584 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.
