Heart-Healthy Sauce Tomate Maison

Experience the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean with this Heart-Healthy Sauce Tomate Maison, a wholesome and versatile tomato sauce designed for health-conscious food lovers. Bursting with the natural sweetness of fresh tomatoes and the aromatic blend of dried and fresh herbs like basil, oregano, thyme, and a touch of red pepper flakes, this sauce is both flavorful and heart-friendly. Made with antioxidant-rich olive oil and low-sodium vegetable broth, it ensures a healthy twist on the classic French-inspired tomato sauce. Sautéed onions and garlic infuse depth, while the option to blend the sauce to your desired texture makes it endlessly adaptable. Perfect as a topping for whole-grain pasta, a base for homemade pizza, or as a dipping sauce, this 45-minute recipe is an easy, nutritious way to elevate any meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 82/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large, finely chopped onion
• 4 cloves, minced garlic
• 6 large, chopped fresh tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
• 0.25 cup, chopped fresh basil

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes, until translucent.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the chopped fresh tomatoes to the pan, stirring occasionally, and cook for about 10 minutes until they begin to break down.

Step 5

Stir in the tomato paste, dried basil, dried oregano, dried thyme, bay leaf, red pepper flakes, and black pepper.

Step 6

Add the low-sodium vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a simmer.

Step 7

Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and let the sauce simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally until thickened.

Step 8

Remove the bay leaf and discard it.

Step 9

Using an immersion blender, carefully puree the sauce until smooth. If you prefer a chunkier sauce, you can skip this step.

Step 10

Stir in the freshly chopped basil and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.

Step 11

Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary, always keeping an eye on sodium intake for heart health.

Step 12

Serve the sauce warm over your favorite heart-healthy pasta, or use it as a base for other dishes.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1297.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	564.3

Total Fat 30.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 143.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 69.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.7g	0%
Total Sugars 37.6g
Protein 13.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 203.7mg	0%
Iron 5.2mg	0%
Potassium 3004.5mg	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: 45.3%

Protein: 8.9%

Carbs: 45.8%