This Super Low Fat Tomato Sauce is a vibrant, oil-free condiment that delivers rich, home-style flavor with minimal effort. By simmering fresh plum tomatoes with aromatic onion, garlic, and dried basil, you create a deeply savory base that highlights the natural sweetness of the fruit. The texture can be adjusted to suit your preference, ranging from rustic and chunky to velvety smooth. Perfect for drizzling over pasta, using as a pizza base, or serving alongside grilled vegetables, this sauce is a versatile staple for quick weeknight dinners. It’s a healthy, vegan-friendly option that proves you donâÂÂt need heavy oils to achieve delicious results.
Super Low Fat Tomato Sauce
Description
This Super Low Fat Tomato Sauce is a vibrant, oil-free condiment that delivers rich, home-style flavor with minimal effort. By simmering fresh plum tomatoes with aromatic onion, garlic, and dried basil, you create a deeply savory base that highlights the natural sweetness of the fruit. The texture can be adjusted to suit your preference, ranging from rustic and chunky to velvety smooth. Perfect for drizzling over pasta, using as a pizza base, or serving alongside grilled vegetables, this sauce is a versatile staple for quick weeknight dinners. It&# 226;ÂÂs a healthy, vegan-friendly option that proves you donâÂÂt need heavy oils to achieve delicious results.Ingredients
Directions
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Place a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
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Add the canned plum tomatoes (with juices), diced onion, chopped garlic, dried basil, crushed red pepper flakes, and salt to the pan.
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Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
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Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer uncovered for 10 to 20 minutes, until the liquid has reduced by half.
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Transfer the sauce in small batches to a food processor or blender.
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Puree the sauce, pulsing 3 to 4 times for a chunky consistency or blending longer for a smooth texture.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 2
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 3204.5kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 362.5g558%
- Saturated Fat 25.4g127%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 0.0mg0%
- Total Carbohydrate 0.0g0%
- Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
- Sugars 0.0g
- Protein 0.0g0%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Storage: Allow the sauce to cool completely before transferring to an airtight container. Refrigerate for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Variations: For extra depth, add a pinch of sugar to balance acidity or a splash of balsamic vinegar at the end of cooking. Fresh basil can be stirred in after blending for a brighter flavor.
Safety: When blending hot liquids, remove the center cap from the blender lid and cover with a towel to allow steam to escape, preventing burns from pressure buildup.
