Basic Tomato Sauce

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Popular
Health score
18%
Basic Tomato Sauce
40 min.
10
56kcal

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Welcome to the world of culinary simplicity with our Basic Tomato Sauce! This versatile sauce is not only a staple in many kitchens but also a delicious and healthy addition to your meals. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting your culinary journey, this sauce is straightforward and rewarding to make, perfect for any occasion.

Imagine a rich, flavorful sauce that offers the perfect blend of fresh vegetables and aromatic herbs. Made with just a few wholesome ingredients, this recipe showcases the natural sweetness of tomatoes while providing a fragrant backdrop of sautéed onions, carrots, and celery. Ideal for pasta dishes, pizza, or even as a dipping sauce, it's a fantastic way to elevate your meals without spending hours in the kitchen.

With a vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, and dairy-free profile, our Basic Tomato Sauce caters to a variety of dietary preferences, making it accessible for everyone. You'll find that each serving is not only low in calories but packed with flavor, making it the perfect companion for your culinary adventures. Plus, in just 40 minutes, you'll have a delightful, homemade sauce ready for the whole family to enjoy.

Join us in creating this delicious Basic Tomato Sauce that embodies the essence of fresh ingredients and wholesome cooking. It's time to bring out your inner chef and savor the delightful tastes of this easy-to-make sauce!

Ingredients

  • tablespoons olive oil extra virgin 
  • 0.5 medium onion finely chopped
  • small carrot or finely chopped
  • small stalk celery green finely chopped
  • tablespoons parsley fresh chopped
  • clove garlic minced
  • 0.5 teaspoon basil dried fresh chopped
  • 28 oz canned tomatoes fresh whole peeled seeded chopped canned
  • teaspoon tomato paste 
  • 10 servings salt and pepper black freshly ground to taste

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • blender
  • immersion blender

Directions

  1. Gently cook the onion, carrot, celery, and parsley:
  2. Heat olive oil in a large wide skillet on medium heat.
  3. Add the chopped onion, carrot, celery and parsley. Stir to coat.
  4. Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet and cook for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally until the vegetables are softened and cooked through.
  5. Add garlic:
  6. Remove cover and add the minced garlic. Increase the heat to medium high. Cook for garlic for 30 seconds.
  7. Add the tomatoes, including the juice and shredding them with your fingers if you are using canned whole tomatoes.
  8. Add the tomato paste and the basil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  9. Bring to a low simmer, reduce the heat to low and cook, uncovered until thickened, about 15 minutes.
  10. Optional, purée for smooth sauce: If you want you can push the sauce through a food mill, or purée it in a blender or with an immersion blender, to give it a smooth consistency.

Nutrition Facts

Calories56kcal
Protein9.7%
Fat44.19%
Carbs46.11%

Properties

Glycemic Index
28.28
Glycemic Load
1.99
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
6.1765217418256%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
1.78mg
Luteolin
0.04mg
Isorhamnetin
0.28mg
Kaempferol
0.06mg
Myricetin
0.13mg
Quercetin
1.14mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:56.24kcal
2.81%
Fat:3.06g
4.71%
Saturated Fat:0.43g
2.67%
Carbohydrates:7.18g
2.39%
Net Carbohydrates:5.31g
1.93%
Sugar:4.07g
4.52%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:115.16mg
5.01%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.51g
3.02%
Vitamin A:1091.2IU
21.82%
Vitamin K:21.29µg
20.27%
Vitamin C:9.35mg
11.33%
Vitamin E:1.47mg
9.82%
Manganese:0.19mg
9.35%
Potassium:275.42mg
7.87%
Copper:0.16mg
7.85%
Fiber:1.87g
7.48%
Vitamin B6:0.14mg
7.03%
Iron:1.2mg
6.69%
Vitamin B3:1.07mg
5.33%
Magnesium:18.47mg
4.62%
Vitamin B1:0.07mg
4.5%
Folate:14.4µg
3.6%
Calcium:34.04mg
3.4%
Phosphorus:30.87mg
3.09%
Vitamin B2:0.05mg
2.91%
Vitamin B5:0.25mg
2.53%
Zinc:0.26mg
1.72%