Whole30 Classic Tomato Pasta Sauce

Transform your pasta nights with this rich and hearty Whole30 Classic Tomato Pasta Sauce, a wholesome spin on a timeless favorite. Made with simple, fresh ingredients like sweet carrots, aromatic celery, and vibrant parsley, this sauce brims with natural flavors while staying completely Whole30-compliant. Slow-simmered canned tomatoes and tomato paste bring a luscious depth, perfectly balanced with fragrant dried herbs and a touch of heat from red pepper flakes. Whether you serve it over zucchini noodles, spaghetti squash, or other Whole30-friendly pasta alternatives, this sauce is the perfect combination of rustic and refined. Ready in just under an hour and easy to customize, it’s a clean, comforting dish that proves healthy eating can be utterly satisfying.

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
• 1 medium (finely chopped) Onion
• 4 minced Garlic cloves
• 1 medium (finely grated) Carrot
• 1 stalk (finely chopped) Celery
• 28 ounces Canned whole tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon Dried basil
• 0.5 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons (chopped) Fresh parsley

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 it becomes translucent and soft.

Step 3

Add the minced garlic, grated carrot, and chopped celery, and cook for another 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are softened and fragrant.

Step 4

Pour in the canned whole tomatoes. Break the tomatoes using a wooden spoon as they cook.

Step 5

Stir in the tomato paste, dried oregano, dried basil, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.

Step 6

Bring the sauce to a simmer and let it cook for about 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally until slightly thickened.

Step 7

Once the sauce reaches your desired consistency, remove from heat and stir in the fresh chopped parsley.

Step 8

Use an immersion blender if a smoother sauce is preferred, but you can also leave it chunky.

Step 9

Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.

Step 10

Serve over your favorite Whole30-compliant noodles or vegetable pasta.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1108.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	725.9

Total Fat 53.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.8g
Cholesterol 15.9mg	0%
Sodium 3468.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 58.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.2g	0%
Total Sugars 36.6g
Protein 11.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 353.5mg	0%
Iron 7.5mg	0%
Potassium 2433.3mg	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: 62.8%

Protein: 6.2%

Carbs: 30.9%