Whole30 Classic Tomato Pasta Sauce
Elevate your pasta night with this Whole30 Classic Tomato Pasta Sauce, a wholesome, flavorful, and nutrient-packed alternative to store-bought sauces. Made with a harmonious blend of aromatic vegetables like finely chopped onion, garlic, carrot, and celery, this sauce gets its rich, comforting flavor from canned whole tomatoes, tomato paste, and a vibrant medley of dried herbs like oregano and basil. A hint of crushed red pepper flakes adds a gentle kick, while fresh parsley brings a burst of freshness to every bite. Simmered to perfection in extra virgin olive oil, this sauce is naturally sweet, perfectly thickened, and completely Whole30-compliant. Whether you prefer it chunky or smooth, this versatile recipe is the perfect pairing for your favorite vegetable noodles or Whole30-approved pasta, making it ideal for those following a clean-eating or paleo lifestyle. Ready in under an hour, it’s a simple, homemade way to bring classic Italian comfort to your table—minus the sugar and additives.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium (finely chopped) Onion
- 4 minced Garlic cloves
- 1 medium (finely grated) Carrot
- 1 stalk (finely chopped) Celery
- 28 ounces Canned whole tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Dried basil
- 0.5 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons (chopped) Fresh parsley
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 it becomes translucent and soft.
Add the minced garlic, grated carrot, and chopped celery, and cook for another 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are softened and fragrant.
Pour in the canned whole tomatoes. Break the tomatoes using a wooden spoon as they cook.
Stir in the tomato paste, dried oregano, dried basil, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.
Bring the sauce to a simmer and let it cook for about 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally until slightly thickened.
Once the sauce reaches your desired consistency, remove from heat and stir in the fresh chopped parsley.
Use an immersion blender if a smoother sauce is preferred, but you can also leave it chunky.
Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
Serve over your favorite Whole30-compliant noodles or vegetable pasta.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
179 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 12.7 g | 16% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.3 g | 11% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 4 mg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 768 mg | 33% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 15.0 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.4 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.3 g | ||
| Protein | 2.8 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 98 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 2.0 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 610 mg | 13% | |
*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.
