Paleo Creamy Tomato Sauce
Indulge in the rich, velvety flavors of this Paleo Creamy Tomato Sauce, a wholesome twist on classic comfort food. Made with aromatic garlic, sweet yellow onion, and robust canned crushed tomatoes, this sauce is elevated by the addition of creamy coconut milk to achieve a luscious texture while remaining dairy-free. Perfectly seasoned with dried basil, oregano, salt, and black pepper, it’s finished with a burst of freshness from chopped basil leaves. Ready in just 35 minutes, this paleo-friendly recipe is ideal for a variety of dishes, whether poured over zucchini noodles, smothered over roasted veggies, or used as a dip. Simple, satisfying, and completely guilt-free, this sauce redefines rich flavor without compromising on clean, healthy eating.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1 medium, diced yellow onion
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- 28 ounces canned crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 cup, chopped fresh basil leaves
Instructions
In a large saucepan, heat the coconut oil over medium heat.
Add the diced onion to the pan and sauté for about 5-7 minutes until the onion becomes translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes, taking care not to let it burn.
Pour in the canned crushed tomatoes and stir to combine with the onion and garlic.
Add the coconut milk, dried basil, and dried oregano, stirring well to blend the ingredients.
Season the sauce with salt and black pepper.
Bring the mixture to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low and let it cook uncovered for about 15-20 minutes to thicken and allow the flavors to meld.
Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the chopped fresh basil leaves.
Allow the sauce to cool slightly before using a blender or immersion blender to blend the sauce to a creamy consistency.
Serve warm over your favorite paleo pasta or use as a sauce base for other dishes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
601 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.1 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.4 g | 117% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3397 mg | 148% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 82.7 g | 30% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.3 g | 58% | |
| Total Sugars | 54.6 g | ||
| Protein | 12.1 g | 24% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 282 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 8.0 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 3102 mg | 66% | |
*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.
