Low Fat Spicy Tomato Sauce

Elevate your dishes with this delicious Low Fat Spicy Tomato Sauce, a flavor-packed, heart-healthy recipe perfect for pasta, pizza, or dipping. Made with unsalted canned crushed tomatoes as the base, this sauce gets its bold kick from red pepper flakes, cumin, and sweet paprika, balanced by the aromatic warmth of garlic, onion, and dried oregano. A touch of olive oil ensures a rich texture without excess fat, while fresh basil adds a burst of freshness at the finish. Ready in just 30 minutes, this low-fat tomato sauce is ideal for those seeking a quick, wholesome option that’s both vegan-friendly and irresistibly zesty. Whether you keep it thick or thin it out with a splash of broth, this versatile and easy spicy tomato sauce will become a staple in your healthy cooking repertoire.

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 28 oz Canned crushed tomatoes (unsalted)
• 1 medium Onion
• 3 cloves Garlic cloves
• 1 teaspoons Olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoons Red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoons Dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoons Ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoons Sweet paprika
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
• 4 leaves Fresh basil leaves
• 0.25 cups Water or vegetable broth (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Peel and finely chop the onion and garlic cloves.

Step 2

Heat a large non-stick skillet or saucepan over medium heat. Add the olive oil and swirl to coat the bottom.

Step 3

Sauté the chopped onion for 4-5 minutes, until soft and translucent. Stir frequently to prevent sticking.

Step 4

Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds, just until fragrant.

Step 5

Stir in the red pepper flakes, dried oregano, ground cumin, and sweet paprika. Toast the spices for 1 minute to enhance their flavors.

Step 6

Pour in the canned crushed tomatoes and mix well to combine with the spices.

Step 7

Season the sauce with salt and black pepper. Stir thoroughly.

Step 8

Optional: If you prefer a slightly thinner sauce, add up to 1/4 cup of water or vegetable broth and stir.

Step 9

Reduce the heat to low and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the flavors to blend and the sauce to thicken.

Step 10

Tear the fresh basil leaves into small pieces and stir them into the sauce during the final 2 minutes of cooking.

Step 11

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Remove from heat and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1036.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	386.7

Total Fat 16.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 2.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1255.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 57.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.7g	0%
Total Sugars 30.5g
Protein 10.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 179.7mg	0%
Iron 7.2mg	0%
Potassium 1702.5mg	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: 34.8%

Protein: 9.8%

Carbs: 55.5%