Vegan Creamy Tomato Sauce
Elevate your pasta night with this luscious Vegan Creamy Tomato Sauce, a plant-based twist on a classic comfort food staple. Featuring the perfect balance of rich crushed tomatoes, velvety full-fat coconut milk, and a savory touch of nutritional yeast, this dairy-free sauce delivers indulgent creaminess without compromise. Aromatic layers of sautéed onions, garlic, and a medley of dried herbs like basil and oregano create a flavor-packed foundation, while a hint of sugar balances the tanginess of the tomatoes. Ready in just 35 minutes, this versatile sauce is perfect for draping over pasta, pizza, or even roasted veggies. Garnish with fresh basil for a pop of vibrant color and freshness that completes this easy, crowd-pleasing recipe. Best of all, it’s gluten-free, dairy-free, and deliciously indulgent!
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 large garlic cloves, minced
- 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup coconut milk, full-fat
- 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 0.25 cup fresh basil, chopped (for garnish)
Directions
Step 1
Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
Step 2
Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes, or until the onion is translucent.
Step 3
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Step 4
Pour in the crushed tomatoes, stir well, and bring to a simmer.
Step 5
Add coconut milk and mix until the sauce becomes creamy.
Step 6
Stir in the nutritional yeast, dried basil, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and sugar.
Step 7
Simmer the sauce gently for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly.
Step 8
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Step 9
Remove from heat and let the sauce sit for a few minutes before serving.
Step 10
Garnish with fresh chopped basil before serving.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1272.0g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1126.5 |
| Total Fat 87.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 54.4g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2487.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 78.8g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 21.9g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 39.2g | |
| Protein 24.0g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 304.8mg | 0% |
| Iron 16.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2947.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories