Heart-Healthy Creamy Tomato Sauce
Discover the ultimate guilt-free indulgence with this Heart-Healthy Creamy Tomato Sauce, a rich and flavorful recipe that’s perfect for anyone seeking a nutritious twist on comfort food classics. Made with wholesome ingredients like unsweetened almond milk, nutritional yeast, and no-salt-added crushed tomatoes, this vegan-friendly sauce delivers velvety creaminess without the heavy creams or saturated fats. Infused with aromatic garlic, fresh and dried herbs, and a tangy splash of red wine vinegar, it’s a low-sodium yet high-impact dish that’s ready in just 35 minutes. Serve it over whole-grain pasta or roasted veggies for a satisfying, heart-smart meal that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep. Whether you're focused on clean eating or simply crave a healthier pasta topping, this creamy tomato sauce is sure to become a staple in your kitchen!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 28 ounces canned crushed tomatoes, no salt added
- 0.5 cup low sodium vegetable broth
- 0.5 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 0.25 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 0.25 cup nutritional yeast
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
Instructions
In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the finely chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until onions are translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
Pour in the canned crushed tomatoes and vegetable broth, stirring to combine.
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the almond milk, dried basil, dried oregano, and black pepper. Stir well to combine.
Allow the sauce to simmer for another 5 minutes to thicken slightly.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the chopped fresh basil, nutritional yeast, and red wine vinegar.
Taste and adjust seasonings as necessary, adding more basil, pepper, or a touch of salt if desired.
Serve the creamy tomato sauce over whole grain pasta or your favorite vegetables for a heart-healthy meal option.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
439 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 17.1 g | 22% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.4 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 222 mg | 10% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 64.2 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.9 g | 64% | |
| Total Sugars | 34.7 g | ||
| Protein | 16.5 g | 33% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.1 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 595 mg | 46% | |
| Iron | 7.6 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 2525 mg | 54% | |
*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.
