Low Fat Napolitana Sauce
Elevate your pasta nights with this flavorful Low Fat Napolitana Sauce, a wholesome twist on the classic Italian favorite! Featuring a medley of aromatic ingredients like tender onion, garlic, carrot, and celery, this recipe packs plenty of flavor while keeping things light with just a splash of olive oil. The robust base of crushed tomatoes is infused with earthy oregano, fragrant basil, and a subtle touch of sweetness from sugar, creating a beautifully balanced sauce. Simmered to perfection and finished with a hint of parsley, this versatile sauce is perfect for topping your favorite pasta dishes or serving as a light and healthy base for pizzas and casseroles. Easy to prepare in just under an hour, it’s a crowd-pleasing option for health-conscious food lovers craving classic Italian flavors without the extra calories.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 whole small onion
- 3 whole garlic cloves
- 1 whole carrot
- 1 whole celery stalk
- 28 ounces canned crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 whole bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
Instructions
Finely chop the onion, garlic, carrot, and celery.
Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion, garlic, carrot, and celery to the pan. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened and the onion is translucent.
Stir in the canned crushed tomatoes, making sure they are fully incorporated with the sautéed vegetables.
Add the dried oregano, dried basil, bay leaf, sugar, salt, and black pepper to the pan. Mix well.
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to low.
Cover the pan and let the sauce simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking or burning.
After 30 minutes, remove the bay leaf and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Stir in the fresh parsley, then serve over your favorite pasta or as a base for other dishes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
421 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.2 g | 21% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.2 g | 11% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3430 mg | 149% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 68.6 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.3 g | 65% | |
| Total Sugars | 43.2 g | ||
| Protein | 12.6 g | 25% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 301 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 8.6 mg | 48% | |
| Potassium | 3127 mg | 67% | |
*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.
