Low Sodium Rich Ground Meat Sauce
Indulge in the hearty, savory flavor of this Low Sodium Rich Ground Meat Sauce, crafted for a healthier twist on classic comfort food. This recipe combines extra-lean ground beef or turkey with a medley of finely chopped vegetables, aromatic garlic, and herbs like dried basil and oregano to create a robust, flavorful sauce with minimal added sodium. By using no-salt-added diced tomatoes and low sodium broth, it delivers all the richness without compromising heart health. Optional red wine adds depth, while a slow simmer ensures a tender, perfectly blended sauce that’s ideal for pasta, zoodles, or even as a topping for baked dishes. Quick to prep and simmered to perfection, this low sodium meat sauce is a wholesome family favorite that doesn’t sacrifice taste.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams extra-lean ground beef or turkey
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium, finely chopped onion
- 4 minced garlic cloves
- 1 medium, finely grated carrot
- 1 finely chopped celery stalk
- 2 400g cans no-salt-added diced tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 240 milliliters low sodium beef or chicken broth
- 120 milliliters red wine (optional)
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh parsley
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
Add the chopped onion and garlic, and sauté until the onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
Stir in the grated carrot and chopped celery, cooking for another 2-3 minutes until softened.
Increase the heat to high and add the ground meat. Cook until browned, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, about 8 minutes.
Stir in the red wine if using, and cook until it has mostly evaporated, about 3 minutes.
Add the no-salt-added diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and low sodium broth to the pot. Stir to combine.
Mix in the dried basil, dried oregano, crushed red pepper flakes, bay leaf, and black pepper.
Reduce heat to low, cover the pot partially, and let the sauce simmer for about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Remove the bay leaf, and adjust seasoning with additional black pepper if needed.
Stir in fresh parsley before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1283 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 45.8 g | 59% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.5 g | 48% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 350 mg | 117% | |
| Sodium | 688 mg | 30% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 71.6 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.5 g | 62% | |
| Total Sugars | 37.8 g | ||
| Protein | 124.3 g | 249% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 339 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 14.7 mg | 82% | |
| Potassium | 4002 mg | 85% | |
*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.
