Whole30 Tomatensauce

Elevate your weeknight meals with this vibrant and flavor-packed Whole30 Tomatensauce – a quick and wholesome homemade tomato sauce that's perfect for clean eating! This recipe combines a rich blend of crushed tomatoes, aromatic garlic, and sautéed onions, enhanced with the tangy sweetness of balsamic vinegar and a medley of dried herbs like oregano and basil. Ready in just 35 minutes, it’s an effortless way to create a versatile, pantry-friendly sauce that’s compliant with Whole30, paleo, and gluten-free diets. Whether ladled over zucchini noodles, paired with roasted veggies, or used as a savory dipping sauce, this Whole30 Tomatensauce delivers cozy comfort without any added sugars, making it a must-have recipe for healthy, flavorful meal prep.

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium, diced yellow onion
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 28 ounces (1 can) crushed tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon (optional) crushed red pepper flakes

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the diced onion and sauté for 5-7 minutes, or until the onion is translucent and soft.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30-60 seconds, until fragrant.

Step 4

Pour in the crushed tomatoes and add the tomato paste. Stir to combine.

Step 5

Add the balsamic vinegar, dried oregano, dried basil, sea salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes (if using). Stir well to evenly distribute the seasonings.

Step 6

Lower the heat to a gentle simmer and let the sauce cook uncovered for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

Step 7

Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning if needed.

Step 8

Remove the sauce from heat and let it cool slightly. Use as desired or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(983.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	512.0

Total Fat 30.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1256.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 58.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.1g	0%
Total Sugars 32.7g
Protein 10.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 206.8mg	0%
Iron 7.2mg	0%
Potassium 2220.1mg	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: 49.8%

Protein: 7.4%

Carbs: 42.8%