Low Sodium Spaghetti Sauce Recipe
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Jump to Recipe Watch VideoThis low sodium spaghetti sauce is simple to make with a few pantry staple ingredients like no salt added tomatoes, white wine, and spices! Slow simmered on the stove, this sauce is a great addition to your next pasta night.
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Ok now THIS is an exciting recipe: a low sodium spaghetti sauce that actually tastes good! Made with just a few natural ingredients this red sauce is great over your favorite pasta. Made with garlic, Italian tomatoes, fresh herbs, and Between the basil, garlic, and while wine, this sauce brings serious flavor.
Perfect when you want a light sauce that pairs well with a thick or stuffed pasta, and bold and flavorful enough to take on a capellini or spaghetti. It’s vegetarian, gluten-free, and packed with lots of veggies.
This Low Sodium Spaghetti Sauce Recipe Is:
- Bright
- Fresh
- Loaded with Flavor
- Garlicky
- Simple
- Versatile
- Plant-Based
Make Spaghetti Sauce Low Sodium for a Better Version
This low sodium spaghetti sauce recipe is a simple meal to make without salt. Low sodium cooking does NOT have to be bland, boring, or flavorless… It’s quite the opposite when done right. By building meals around fresh ingredients and bright flavorful spices you can make healthier meals for you and your family.
These easy and healthy recipes are fantastic meals for everyone at your table.
Low Sodium Cooking
When we say ‘low sodium’ we mean that overall this recipe does not add extra salt or sodium from preservatives. Only you and your doctor know the exact amount of sodium that you should consume, so be sure that you are aligned with a medical professional.
Also, our ingredients may differ from yours, so please double check all labels before consuming (especially canned tomatoes!) … and this recipe can be a great addition to your happy low sodium lifestyle.
Cooking with Wine
I also love the sweet and complex flavor of a white wine in this low sodium pasta sauce recipe. I like a dry white wine like Pinot Grigio but if you have anything else in hand it will do!
If you don’t want to add wine to this recipe, adding a little extra balsamic vinegar instead is a nice addition to this delicious sauce.
What’s In This Low Sodium Spaghetti Sauce Recipe?
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- Diced Tomatoes: I only use no salt added diced tomatoes, these boxed tomatoes are really great to stock up on! These tomatoes have just 10 mg of sodium per serving. Or use fresh tomatoes (with 1/2 can of tomato paste) if they are in season!
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Fresh garlic cloves
- White Wine
- Italian Seasoning
- Balsamic Vinegar – I like to add balsamic for a little sweetness and flavor. You can also use red wine vinegar – both have 0 mg sodium.
- Fresh Basil or fresh herbs
- Black Pepper
Other Optional Add-Ins
- This homemade spaghetti sauce is a great meatless dinner using just tomatoes, but you can add in some lean ground beef, if desired.
- For a spicier sauce, add red pepper flakes or a pinch of Cayenne pepper.
- Sliced bell peppers are a great addition.
- I sometimes add in mushrooms or fresh spinach to the sauce to pack some extra veggies in there.
How To Make No Salt Added Spaghetti Sauce Recipe
1. Finely chop the garlic, and julienne the basil. Set aside.
2. In a large saucepan, add the olive oil and begin by sautéing the garlic over medium heat. Once it gets lightly brown and sauté for 3 minutes until the leaves are wilted slightly.
3. Add the can of tomatoes, juice and all. Also add the white wine and the basil. Stir until all ingredients are mixed and simmer in low for 25 minutes!
4. One little trick I did was about 15 minutes in to cooking. I added half of the tomatoes into my Vitamix and blended the tomatoes for a bit to give it a smoother texture. Then added it back to the pan!
Toss with freshly cooked pasta, and enjoy! Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
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Low Sodium Spaghetti Sauce
Ingredients
- 3 28 ounce cans No-Salt-Added Diced Tomatoes
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 6 cloves Garlic
- 1 cup White Wine
- ¼ cup Fresh Basil julienned
- freshly ground Tellicherry Black Pepper optional
Instructions
- Finely chop the garlic, and julienne the basil. Set aside.
- In a large saucepan, begin by sautéing the olive oil and garlic over low heat until the garlic gets slightly brown.
- Add the diced tomatoes, juice and all. Stir and add the white wine and the basil. Stir until all ingredients are mixed and simmer in low for 25 minutes!
- Serve over pasta, garlic bread, as a dip for mozzarella sticks, or use as pizza sauce… the possibilities are endless!
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Nutrition estimate (for 1 serving)
*Please note, all nutrition content is estimated based on the ingredients we used in our kitchen. It will vary based on your ingredients. Always check your nutrition labels to verify your nutrition content and sodium amounts.
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Love pasta. This is very tasty
Hi! Is there something I can use in place of the white wine?
The pan was empty before I knew it. What a hit