Low Fat Homemade Tomato Sauce
Elevate your pasta nights with this flavorful yet guilt-free Low Fat Homemade Tomato Sauce that's brimming with fresh and hearty goodness. Made with simple pantry staples like crushed tomatoes, garlic, and aromatic herbs like basil and oregano, this sauce is simmered to perfection to create a rich, velvety texture without relying on heavy fats. A hint of sugar balances the natural acidity of the tomatoes, while the addition of a bay leaf gives it a subtle depth of flavor. Ready in under an hour, this versatile sauce is perfect for pairing with pasta, topping a homemade pizza, or dressing up veggie dishes. Healthy, easy, and packed with bold flavors, it's an essential recipe for any home cook seeking a nourishing and low-fat alternative to store-bought sauces.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 medium Onion, chopped
- 3 Garlic cloves, minced
- 28 ounces Crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon Basil, dried
- 1 teaspoon Oregano, dried
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- 0.5 cup Water
- 1 Bay leaf
Instructions
In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion to the pan and sauté for 5 minutes, or until it becomes soft and translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute, being careful not to burn the garlic.
Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and water to the saucepan. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
Mix in the dried basil, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and sugar.
Drop in the bay leaf and stir the mixture again.
Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer over medium-low heat.
Reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan partially, and let the sauce simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
After 30 minutes, taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning with more salt or sugar if required.
Remove the bay leaf and serve the tomato sauce over pasta or store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
397 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.1 g | 21% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.3 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1276 mg | 55% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 61.0 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.2 g | 51% | |
| Total Sugars | 35.6 g | ||
| Protein | 10.0 g | 20% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 214 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 7.3 mg | 41% | |
| Potassium | 2204 mg | 47% | |
*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.
