Low Sodium Tomatensauce

Elevate your favorite pasta dishes and more with this irresistibly flavorful Low Sodium Tomatensauce! Crafted with heart-healthy ingredients, this recipe swaps out salty canned goods for no-added-salt crushed tomatoes and tomato paste, allowing the natural sweetness of ripe tomatoes to shine through. Aromatic garlic, sautéed onions, and a medley of Italian herbs like oregano and basil infuse the sauce with bold, savory notes, while crushed red pepper flakes add a hint of gentle heat (if desired). Perfect for those watching their sodium intake, this sauce takes just 40 minutes from start to finish, making it a wholesome, quick, and versatile addition to your meal rotation. Serve over pasta, use as a pizza base, or spoon over roasted veggies for a guilt-free burst of flavor!

Nutriscore Rating: 82/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 medium Yellow onion, finely chopped
• 4 cloves Garlic, minced
• 28 ounces Tomatoes, crushed (no added salt)
• 2 tablespoons Tomato paste (no added salt)
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon Dried basil
• 0.25 teaspoons Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
• 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper, freshly ground
• 0.5 teaspoons Sugar (optional, to balance acidity)
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, finely chopped (optional, for garnish)
• 0.25 cups Water or unsalted vegetable broth (if needed)

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Add the finely chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes, or until soft and translucent.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute, stirring frequently to prevent burning.

Step 4

Add the crushed tomatoes and tomato paste to the saucepan, stirring to combine.

Step 5

Mix in the dried oregano, dried basil, crushed red pepper flakes (if using), and freshly ground black pepper.

Step 6

Reduce the heat to low and simmer the sauce for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

Step 7

If the sauce becomes too thick, add a little water or unsalted vegetable broth, 1 tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached.

Step 8

Taste the sauce, and if needed, add up to 1/2 teaspoon of sugar to balance the acidity of the tomatoes.

Step 9

Remove the sauce from heat and let it cool slightly before serving or using in another recipe.

Step 10

Garnish with fresh parsley (if desired) and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1041.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	524.6

Total Fat 29.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 83.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 61.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.6g	0%
Total Sugars 34.5g
Protein 10.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 188.9mg	0%
Iron 7.3mg	0%
Potassium 2132.7mg	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: 48.1%

Protein: 7.5%

Carbs: 44.4%