Low Sodium Rich Ground Meat Sauce

Savor the hearty, homemade flavor of this Low Sodium Rich Ground Meat Sauce—a perfect blend of health and indulgence. Crafted with extra-lean ground beef or turkey, fresh vegetables, and no-salt-added ingredients, this recipe delivers a robust, flavorful sauce while keeping sodium in check. The sauce achieves its depth from a slow simmer of diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and a dash of optional red wine, enhanced by aromatic herbs like basil, oregano, and parsley. Packed with veggies like carrots and celery for natural sweetness, this low-sodium wonder pairs beautifully with pasta, zucchini noodles, or as a topping for baked potatoes. Ready in just over an hour, it's a wholesome choice for meal preps or cozy family dinners. Perfect for those looking to balance bold flavors with mindful eating!

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 500 grams extra-lean ground beef or turkey
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium, finely chopped onion
• 4 minced garlic cloves
• 1 medium, finely grated carrot
• 1 finely chopped celery stalk
• 2 400g cans no-salt-added diced tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 240 milliliters low sodium beef or chicken broth
• 120 milliliters red wine (optional)
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh parsley
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.

Step 2

Add the chopped onion and garlic, and sauté until the onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 3

Stir in the grated carrot and chopped celery, cooking for another 2-3 minutes until softened.

Step 4

Increase the heat to high and add the ground meat. Cook until browned, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, about 8 minutes.

Step 5

Stir in the red wine if using, and cook until it has mostly evaporated, about 3 minutes.

Step 6

Add the no-salt-added diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and low sodium broth to the pot. Stir to combine.

Step 7

Mix in the dried basil, dried oregano, crushed red pepper flakes, bay leaf, and black pepper.

Step 8

Reduce heat to low, cover the pot partially, and let the sauce simmer for about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 9

Remove the bay leaf, and adjust seasoning with additional black pepper if needed.

Step 10

Stir in fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1998.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1283.4

Total Fat 45.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 350mg	0%
Sodium 688.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 71.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.5g	0%
Total Sugars 37.8g
Protein 124.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 339.4mg	0%
Iron 14.7mg	0%
Potassium 4002.4mg	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: 34.5%

Protein: 41.6%

Carbs: 24.0%