Heart-Healthy Creamy Rose Sauce
Elevate your pasta night with our Heart-Healthy Creamy Rose Sauce, a guilt-free twist on a classic comfort food favorite. This luscious sauce combines the rich flavors of crushed tomatoes, aromatic garlic, and subtle herbal hints of basil and oregano with the creamy tang of low-fat Greek yogurt, delivering indulgence without the extra calories. Crafted with olive oil and no added salt, this recipe promotes cardiovascular wellness while packing in bold flavor. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s perfect for busy weeknights or casual entertaining. Serve it over whole-grain pasta or as a versatile pairing for roasted veggies and lean proteins, and top it off with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a vibrant finish. Healthy, creamy, and irresistibly delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 15-ounce can Crushed tomatoes, no salt added
- 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon Dried basil
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 cup Low-fat plain Greek yogurt
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute, being careful not to burn the garlic.
Stir in the crushed tomatoes and tomato paste, mixing well.
Add the dried basil and oregano, and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Allow the sauce to simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let it cool slightly for 2-3 minutes.
Gradually stir in the low-fat Greek yogurt until the sauce becomes creamy and well combined.
Return the saucepan to low heat and warm the sauce through, without letting it boil.
Season with salt and black pepper to taste, adjusting as necessary.
Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving over pasta or as a versatile sauce for various dishes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
584 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 33.7 g | 43% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.4 g | 37% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 24 mg | 8% | |
| Sodium | 1325 mg | 58% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 45.1 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.5 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 28.7 g | ||
| Protein | 32.1 g | 64% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 418 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 4.3 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 1860 mg | 40% | |
*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.
