Vegan Tomatensahnesauce
Indulge in the creamy, flavorful delight of Vegan Tomatensahnesauce, a plant-based twist on the classic German creamy tomato sauce that’s perfect for pasta, rice, or roasted veggies. This 30-minute recipe combines simple pantry staples like canned crushed tomatoes, unsweetened plant-based cream, and a touch of nutritional yeast to create a rich, velvety sauce with a boost of umami. Enhanced with aromatic onion, garlic, and an herbal blend of oregano and basil, this vegan tomato cream sauce delivers a comforting balance of tangy, creamy, and savory flavors. Plus, it’s easy to customize—leave it chunky for a rustic appeal or blend until smooth for an elegant touch. Ready in under half an hour, this dairy-free Tomatensahnesauce is a must-try for weeknight dinners and a crowd-pleasing favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 medium Yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 400 grams Canned crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
- 200 milliliters Unsweetened plant-based cream (e.g., oat cream or soy cream)
- 100 milliliters Vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Dried basil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat.
Add the finely chopped onions and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
Add the minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute, ensuring it doesn’t burn.
Stir in the canned crushed tomatoes and tomato paste. Mix well to combine.
Pour in the vegetable broth and let the sauce simmer gently for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the plant-based cream, nutritional yeast, oregano, basil, salt, pepper, and sugar. Stir the sauce until everything is well incorporated.
Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed, adding more salt or pepper if necessary.
Let the sauce simmer for an additional 5 minutes on low heat to develop its flavor.
Remove from heat and, if desired, blend the sauce using an immersion blender for a smoother texture (optional).
Serve the Vegan Tomatensahnesauce over your favorite pasta, rice, or roasted vegetables. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
803 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 50.2 g | 64% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.9 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3270 mg | 142% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 71.4 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.3 g | 51% | |
| Total Sugars | 31.1 g | ||
| Protein | 22.9 g | 46% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 337 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 8.9 mg | 49% | |
| Potassium | 2594 mg | 55% | |
*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.
