Heart-Healthy Creamy Tomato Sauce

Elevate your pasta nights with this Heart-Healthy Creamy Tomato Sauce, a flavorful yet nutritious twist on a classic favorite. Made with wholesome, plant-based ingredients like unsweetened almond milk and nutritional yeast, this velvety sauce delivers all the creamy goodness you crave without the heavy cream. The combination of aromatic onions, garlic, and fresh basil infuses the sauce with irresistible depth, while crushed tomatoes and a splash of red wine vinegar provide the perfect balance of tangy and savory notes. Ready in just 35 minutes, this low-sodium, dairy-free recipe is perfect for pairing with whole grain pasta or roasted vegetables for a guilt-free comfort food experience. Rich in flavor and kind to your heart, this easy tomato sauce will quickly become a staple in your healthy cooking repertoire.

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 28 ounces canned crushed tomatoes, no salt added
• 0.5 cup low sodium vegetable broth
• 0.5 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
• 0.25 cup fresh basil, chopped
• 0.25 cup nutritional yeast
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

Directions

Step 1

In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the finely chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until onions are translucent.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Pour in the canned crushed tomatoes and vegetable broth, stirring to combine.

Step 5

Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 6

Add the almond milk, dried basil, dried oregano, and black pepper. Stir well to combine.

Step 7

Allow the sauce to simmer for another 5 minutes to thicken slightly.

Step 8

Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the chopped fresh basil, nutritional yeast, and red wine vinegar.

Step 9

Taste and adjust seasonings as necessary, adding more basil, pepper, or a touch of salt if desired.

Step 10

Serve the creamy tomato sauce over whole grain pasta or your favorite vegetables for a heart-healthy meal option.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1245.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	438.6

Total Fat 17.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 2.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 221.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 64.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.9g	0%
Total Sugars 34.7g
Protein 16.5g	0%

Vitamin D 43.9IU	0%
Calcium 595.4mg	0%
Iron 7.6mg	0%
Potassium 2524.6mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 32.3%

Protein: 13.8%

Carbs: 53.9%