Tomato sauce

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
48%
Tomato sauce
75 min.
8
118kcal

Suggestions


If you're looking for a delicious and versatile sauce that's perfect for any meal, this homemade tomato sauce recipe is a must-try! Not only is it packed with fresh vegetables like onions, carrots, and celery, but it's also a great option for anyone following a vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, or dairy-free diet. This simple yet flavorful sauce is incredibly easy to make and can be customized to suit your preferences.

The base of the sauce is rich and tangy, thanks to the combination of chopped tomatoes and bay leaves, with a hint of sweetness from a touch of sugar. The slow simmering process brings out the natural flavors of the vegetables and tomatoes, creating a thick, luscious sauce that’s perfect for a variety of dishes. Whether you’re pairing it with pasta, drizzling it over roasted vegetables, or using it as a base for your favorite pizza, this sauce will elevate any meal with its homemade goodness.

Plus, with 8 servings per batch and only 118 calories per serving, it’s a healthy addition to any meal plan. Whether you’re cooking for a family or prepping meals for the week, this tomato sauce is both satisfying and practical. You can even freeze the leftovers for later use, ensuring you always have a flavorful option on hand. So, roll up your sleeves and give this easy and wholesome recipe a try – you won’t regret it!

Ingredients

  • tbsp olive oil 
  •  onion finely chopped
  •  carrots finely chopped
  •  celery stalks finely chopped
  •  garlic clove crushed
  •  bay leaves 
  • tsp sugar 
  • 1600 tomatoes chopped canned

Equipment

  • frying pan

Directions

  1. Heat the oil in a pan and add the vegetables and bay leaf. Stir in the sugar with some salt. Gently cook for 10-15 mins until the veg is tender. Stir in the tomatoes and 150ml water. Simmer very gently for 30 mins until the sauce has reduced by two-thirds and is very thick. (If you have doubled or tripled the quantities, this may take up to 1 hr.)
  2. Stir occasionally, particularly towards the end of the cooking time, so that the sauce doesnt catch on the bottom. If you like your sauce a little thinner, add a splash of water.
  3. Serve half with pasta and chill or freeze other half in 1-2 batches for later use (see 'Goes well with' for ideas of how to use up your sauce).

Nutrition Facts

Calories118kcal
Protein7.13%
Fat53.04%
Carbs39.83%

Properties

Glycemic Index
30.49
Glycemic Load
3.54
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
11.863043582958%

Flavonoids

Naringenin
1.36mg
Apigenin
0.04mg
Luteolin
0.04mg
Isorhamnetin
1.38mg
Kaempferol
0.4mg
Myricetin
0.29mg
Quercetin
6.79mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:118.49kcal
5.92%
Fat:7.47g
11.5%
Saturated Fat:1.04g
6.5%
Carbohydrates:12.63g
4.21%
Net Carbohydrates:9.3g
3.38%
Sugar:7.69g
8.55%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:22.7mg
0.99%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:2.26g
4.52%
Vitamin A:4220.32IU
84.41%
Vitamin C:30.61mg
37.1%
Vitamin K:22.44µg
21.37%
Potassium:568.77mg
16.25%
Manganese:0.3mg
15.05%
Vitamin E:2.2mg
14.65%
Fiber:3.33g
13.33%
Vitamin B6:0.22mg
11.23%
Folate:38.55µg
9.64%
Copper:0.14mg
6.92%
Vitamin B3:1.38mg
6.89%
Magnesium:26.91mg
6.73%
Vitamin B1:0.1mg
6.56%
Phosphorus:62.73mg
6.27%
Iron:0.71mg
3.94%
Calcium:33.4mg
3.34%
Vitamin B2:0.06mg
3.29%
Zinc:0.43mg
2.9%
Vitamin B5:0.26mg
2.6%