Mediterranean Diet Creamy Tomato Sauce

Elevate your meals with this luscious Mediterranean Diet Creamy Tomato Sauce, a vibrant and velvety recipe that's as wholesome as it is flavorful. Infused with the heart-healthy goodness of extra virgin olive oil, aromatic garlic, and sweet onions, this sauce features a balance of robust canned crushed tomatoes, a hint of dried herbs, and a touch of optional red pepper flakes for subtle heat. The addition of heavy cream creates a luxuriously smooth texture, while fresh basil adds a pop of freshness. Ready in just 40 minutes, this versatile sauce pairs perfectly with your favorite pasta, zoodles, or roasted vegetables. It's an irresistible combination of creamy, tangy, and herbaceous Mediterranean flavors that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
• 3 large garlic cloves, minced
• 28 ounces canned crushed tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.5 cup heavy cream
• 0.25 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until translucent but not browned.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the canned crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, dried oregano, dried basil, optional red pepper flakes, sea salt, and ground black pepper to the saucepan.

Step 5

Bring the mixture to a simmer and reduce the heat to low. Let it cook uncovered for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 6

Stir in the heavy cream and let the sauce simmer for another 5 minutes until it's heated through and slightly thickened.

Step 7

Remove the sauce from heat and stir in the fresh basil leaves.

Step 8

Serve immediately over your favorite pasta or store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1168.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	951.3

Total Fat 70.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 28.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 120mg	0%
Sodium 3386.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 70.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.0g	0%
Total Sugars 41.8g
Protein 15.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 344.3mg	0%
Iron 11.3mg	0%
Potassium 3349.5mg	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: 64.8%

Protein: 6.2%

Carbs: 29.0%