Low Fat Tomato Meat Sauce
Elevate your pasta night with this hearty and flavor-packed Low Fat Tomato Meat Sauce, crafted to be both wholesome and delicious. Featuring lean ground beef or turkey, aromatic garlic and onions, and a vibrant blend of crushed tomatoes and tomato paste, this recipe delivers rich, savory flavors without the excess fat. A dash of dried herbs, red pepper flakes, and low-sodium broth adds depth to the sauce, while its 30-minute cook time makes it a quick and easy option for busy weeknights. Perfectly suited for pairing with your favorite low-fat pasta or zoodles, this dish is an excellent choice for maintaining a healthy lifestyle without compromising on taste. Garnish with fresh parsley for an extra burst of freshness – this low-calorie tomato meat sauce is destined to be a family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef or turkey (93% lean or higher)
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 28 ounces crushed tomatoes (no salt added, 28 oz can)
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 0.5 cup low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Heat a large nonstick skillet or saucepan over medium heat.
Add the olive oil and diced onion to the pan. Sauté for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion becomes translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute, being careful not to let it burn.
Add the lean ground beef or turkey to the pan. Cook for 5-7 minutes, breaking it up with a spatula and stirring, until no pink remains. Drain any excess liquid from the pan if necessary.
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and chicken or vegetable broth.
Mix in the dried oregano, dried basil, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and black pepper.
Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and let the sauce cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
After 20 minutes, taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or pepper, if needed.
Serve hot over your favorite low-fat pasta alternative or pasta of choice. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1174 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 52.7 g | 68% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.9 g | 80% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 318 mg | 106% | |
| Sodium | 1687 mg | 73% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 61.0 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.7 g | 52% | |
| Total Sugars | 33.2 g | ||
| Protein | 110.9 g | 222% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 249 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 15.1 mg | 84% | |
| Potassium | 3312 mg | 70% | |
*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.
