Mediterranean Diet Creamy Tomato Sauce
Indulge in the rich and luscious flavors of this Mediterranean Diet Creamy Tomato Sauce, a perfect blend of wholesome ingredients and comforting creaminess. Made with heart-healthy extra virgin olive oil, fragrant garlic, and sweet, slow-simmered crushed tomatoes, this sauce is elevated with aromatic dried herbs like oregano and basil. A splash of heavy cream gives it a velvety texture, while fresh basil adds a burst of fresh, herbaceous flavor. Perfect for pasta, zoodles, or as a dipping sauce, this quick 40-minute recipe delivers gourmet results in your own kitchen. Easy to make, customizable with a hint of red pepper for heat, and ideal for meal prep—this sauce is a Mediterranean-inspired masterpiece you’ll make again and again.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 large garlic cloves, minced
- 28 ounces canned crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 0.25 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
Instructions
Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until translucent but not browned.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the canned crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, dried oregano, dried basil, optional red pepper flakes, sea salt, and ground black pepper to the saucepan.
Bring the mixture to a simmer and reduce the heat to low. Let it cook uncovered for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Stir in the heavy cream and let the sauce simmer for another 5 minutes until it's heated through and slightly thickened.
Remove the sauce from heat and stir in the fresh basil leaves.
Serve immediately over your favorite pasta or store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
951 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 70.1 g | 90% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.1 g | 140% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 120 mg | 40% | |
| Sodium | 3387 mg | 147% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 70.7 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.0 g | 68% | |
| Total Sugars | 41.8 g | ||
| Protein | 15.0 g | 30% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 344 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 11.3 mg | 63% | |
| Potassium | 3350 mg | 71% | |
*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.
