Classic Italian Tomato Sauce

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
12%
Classic Italian Tomato Sauce
45 min.
6
100kcal

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If you're in search of a delightful and versatile sauce to elevate your meals, look no further than this Classic Italian Tomato Sauce. Bursting with flavor and made from wholesome, plant-based ingredients, this sauce is not only vegetarian and vegan but also gluten-free and dairy-free, making it a perfect addition to anyone's culinary repertoire. Whether you're aiming for a comforting pasta night, a hearty pizza base, or a flavorful dipping sauce for your favorite appetizers, this recipe delivers on all fronts.

The use of sun-dried tomato paste brings a concentrated richness that perfectly complements the vibrant freshness of the whole tomatoes, while the hint of dry red wine adds a sophisticated depth that will have your taste buds dancing. And let’s not forget the aromatic blend of sautéed onions and garlic paired with fragrant fresh basil and fennel seeds, which creates an irresistible aroma and a layered complexity in flavor.

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup cooking wine dry red
  • 0.5 teaspoon fennel seeds crushed
  • tablespoons basil fresh chopped
  • cloves garlic minced
  • 43.5 ounce no-salt-added tomatoes whole drained finely chopped canned
  • teaspoons olive oil 
  • 1.3 cups onion minced
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper 
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • teaspoons sugar 
  • 0.3 cup sun-dried tomato paste 

Equipment

  • frying pan

Directions

  1. Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray; add oil, and place over medium-high heat until hot.
  2. Add onion and garlic; saute until tender.
  3. Add tomato and remaining ingredients. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 30 minutes or until thickened.

Nutrition Facts

Calories100kcal
Protein9.31%
Fat31.52%
Carbs59.17%

Properties

Glycemic Index
38.18
Glycemic Load
1.78
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
8.2586956594301%

Flavonoids

Petunidin
0.33mg
Delphinidin
0.42mg
Malvidin
2.62mg
Peonidin
0.19mg
Catechin
0.77mg
Epicatechin
1.07mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Isorhamnetin
1.67mg
Kaempferol
0.22mg
Myricetin
0.06mg
Quercetin
6.85mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:99.81kcal
4.99%
Fat:3.22g
4.95%
Saturated Fat:0.24g
1.49%
Carbohydrates:13.59g
4.53%
Net Carbohydrates:10.83g
3.94%
Sugar:7.65g
8.5%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:392.89mg
17.08%
Alcohol:1.05g
100%
Alcohol %:0.5%
100%
Protein:2.14g
4.28%
Vitamin C:22.26mg
26.99%
Iron:2.73mg
15.15%
Vitamin B6:0.29mg
14.47%
Manganese:0.26mg
12.99%
Potassium:448.05mg
12.8%
Vitamin A:604.08IU
12.08%
Fiber:2.76g
11.03%
Vitamin E:1.61mg
10.71%
Vitamin K:11.21µg
10.67%
Copper:0.17mg
8.31%
Calcium:78.38mg
7.84%
Vitamin B3:1.53mg
7.66%
Vitamin B1:0.11mg
7.46%
Vitamin B2:0.13mg
7.38%
Magnesium:27.75mg
6.94%
Folate:23.52µg
5.88%
Phosphorus:52.52mg
5.25%
Vitamin B5:0.3mg
2.96%
Zinc:0.38mg
2.52%
Source:My Recipes