Whole30 Vegetable Tomato Sauce

Rich, hearty, and bursting with fresh flavors, this Whole30 Vegetable Tomato Sauce is the ultimate clean-eating recipe to elevate your meals. Packed with nutrient-dense veggies like zucchini, carrots, and red bell peppers, this no-added-sugar sauce is keto-friendly, gluten-free, and perfect for wholesome weeknight dinners. The bold combination of crushed tomatoes, garlic, and aromatic herbs like basil and oregano creates a savory base, while a simmering process deepens the flavor for a perfectly velvety texture. Ideal for pasta alternatives, zucchini noodles, or as a topping for roasted veggies, this versatile sauce is a pantry staple you’ll want to make again and again.

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 medium, diced Yellow onion
• 4 minced Garlic cloves
• 2 medium, grated or finely diced Carrot
• 1 medium, grated or finely diced Zucchini
• 1 medium, diced Red bell pepper
• 28 ounces (1 can, no added sugar) Crushed tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons (no added sugar) Tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon Dried basil
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon, or to taste Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon, or to taste Black pepper
• 1 Bay leaf
• 2 tablespoons, chopped (optional) Fresh parsley
• 0.5 cups (optional, for thinning sauce) Water or vegetable broth

Directions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened and translucent.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute, stirring frequently to avoid burning.

Step 4

Add the grated carrot, zucchini, and diced red bell pepper to the pan. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.

Step 5

Pour in the crushed tomatoes and stir in the tomato paste until fully combined.

Step 6

Add the dried basil, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and bay leaf. Stir to distribute the seasoning evenly.

Step 7

If the sauce is too thick, add 1/2 cup of water or vegetable broth to reach your desired consistency.

Step 8

Lower the heat to a simmer and cover the saucepan. Allow the sauce to cook for 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

Step 9

Remove the bay leaf before serving.

Step 10

Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning with more salt or pepper if needed.

Step 11

Optionally, garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving over your favorite Whole30-compliant dish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1670.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	681.0

Total Fat 31.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.8g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 5336.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 94.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 22.9g	0%
Total Sugars 55.0g
Protein 15.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 308.0mg	0%
Iron 9.4mg	0%
Potassium 3356.4mg	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: 39.6%

Protein: 8.4%

Carbs: 52.0%