Mediterranean Diet Homemade Tomato Sauce
Elevate your pasta nights with this flavorful Mediterranean Diet Homemade Tomato Sauce, a wholesome and easy-to-make recipe that brims with fresh, vibrant flavors. Made with heart-healthy extra virgin olive oil, sweet onions, aromatic garlic, and a rich combination of canned whole tomatoes and tomato paste, this sauce achieves the perfect balance of rustic texture and smooth consistency. Enhanced with Mediterranean staples like dried oregano, basil, and a touch of sugar, it simmers slowly to concentrate its robust flavors. Finished with fresh basil leaves, this versatile sauce pairs wonderfully with pasta, zoodles, or as a base for Mediterranean dishes. Ready in under an hour and perfect for meal prep, this sauce is not just a recipe—it's your new go-to for healthy and delicious meals!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 medium garlic cloves, minced
- 28 ounces canned whole tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves, chopped
Instructions
In a large saucepan, heat the extra virgin olive oil over medium heat.
Add the finely chopped onion to the pan and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic and sauté for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
Pour in the canned whole tomatoes and their juices, crushing the tomatoes with your hands or a spoon as you add them to the pan.
Mix in the tomato paste, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, black pepper, and sugar.
Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low.
Allow the sauce to cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, for about 40 minutes. The sauce should thicken and reduce slightly.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the fresh basil leaves.
Serve immediately or allow to cool and store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
687 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 52.6 g | 67% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.7 g | 48% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 16 mg | 5% | |
| Sodium | 3418 mg | 149% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 49.8 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.8 g | 67% | |
| Total Sugars | 33.9 g | ||
| Protein | 10.3 g | 21% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 317 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 6.8 mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 2112 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.
