Sugar-Free Homemade Tomato Sauce
Elevate your cooking with this Sugar-Free Homemade Tomato Sauce, a wholesome and flavorful alternative to store-bought options. Made with fresh, ripe tomatoes, aromatic herbs, and nutrient-rich veggies like celery and carrots, this sauce is naturally sweetened by its ingredients—no sugar needed! The slow-cooked recipe allows the flavors to meld beautifully, while versatile seasonings like oregano, basil, and a hint of red pepper flakes add depth and warmth. Perfect for pairing with pasta, pizza, or as a dipping sauce, this easy-to-make, healthy tomato sauce is a must-have for your culinary repertoire. Ready in just over an hour, it’s a freezer-friendly staple you’ll reach for time and again!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2000 grams Ripe tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 medium Onion
- 4 units Garlic cloves
- 1 unit Celery stalk
- 1 medium Carrot
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Dried basil
- 1 unit Bay leaf
- 0.25 teaspoon Red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon Sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons Chopped fresh basil
Instructions
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Prepare a large bowl with ice water.
Cut a small 'X' on the bottom of each tomato. Blanch the tomatoes in boiling water for 30-60 seconds, then transfer them to the ice water bath.
Once cool, peel off the skins, roughly chop the tomatoes, and set them aside.
Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, stirring occasionally, until translucent and softened, about 5 minutes.
Add the minced garlic, diced celery, and chopped carrot to the pan. Sauté for another 5 minutes until the vegetables are softened.
Stir in the blanched tomatoes, dried oregano, dried basil, bay leaf, red pepper flakes, sea salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer uncovered for about 45-60 minutes, stirring occasionally. The sauce will thicken and reduce during this time.
Remove from heat and discard the bay leaf. If a smoother sauce is desired, use an immersion blender to blend until smooth.
Stir in the fresh parsley and basil. Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary.
Serve immediately with pasta or store in airtight containers for later use.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
742 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 32.9 g | 42% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.5 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2511 mg | 109% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 107.0 g | 39% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 30.8 g | 110% | |
| Total Sugars | 62.0 g | ||
| Protein | 22.7 g | 45% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 370 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 9.2 mg | 51% | |
| Potassium | 5511 mg | 117% | |
*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.
