Low Sodium Tomatensauce
Elevate your pasta night with this flavorful and heart-healthy Low Sodium Tomatensauce! This recipe combines fresh, nutrient-rich ingredients like crushed no-salt-added tomatoes, aromatic garlic, and finely chopped yellow onion to create a rich, savory sauce perfect for those watching their sodium intake. Enhanced with dried oregano, basil, and a hint of crushed red pepper flakes for depth, this sauce balances bold flavors with a touch of sweetness—if needed—to counter the natural acidity of the tomatoes. Whether served over pasta, as a pizza base, or paired with your favorite protein, this easy-to-make sauce is ready in just 40 minutes and can be tailored to suit your taste preferences. Perfectly crafted for anyone seeking a delicious, low-sodium alternative to store-bought tomato sauce, this recipe proves that healthy cooking can still be packed with flavor!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 medium Yellow onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves Garlic, minced
- 28 ounces Tomatoes, crushed (no added salt)
- 2 tablespoons Tomato paste (no added salt)
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Dried basil
- 0.25 teaspoons Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper, freshly ground
- 0.5 teaspoons Sugar (optional, to balance acidity)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, finely chopped (optional, for garnish)
- 0.25 cups Water or unsalted vegetable broth (if needed)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
Add the finely chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes, or until soft and translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
Add the crushed tomatoes and tomato paste to the saucepan, stirring to combine.
Mix in the dried oregano, dried basil, crushed red pepper flakes (if using), and freshly ground black pepper.
Reduce the heat to low and simmer the sauce for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
If the sauce becomes too thick, add a little water or unsalted vegetable broth, 1 tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached.
Taste the sauce, and if needed, add up to 1/2 teaspoon of sugar to balance the acidity of the tomatoes.
Remove the sauce from heat and let it cool slightly before serving or using in another recipe.
Garnish with fresh parsley (if desired) and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
525 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.5 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.4 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 83 mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 61.2 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.6 g | 52% | |
| Total Sugars | 34.5 g | ||
| Protein | 10.4 g | 21% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 189 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 7.3 mg | 41% | |
| Potassium | 2133 mg | 45% | |
*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.
