Finding a low sodium spaghetti sauce can be challenging. One way to control how much sodium we consume is to make low sodium versions at home. Some jarred spaghetti sauces can have quite a lot of sodium. More than 300mg per ½ cup serving. This recipe has almost half of that!
Being able to enjoy this classic comfort food without loads of sodium is truly a win!
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Tips for Low Sodium Spaghetti Sauce
Many canned foods now have No Added Salt versions. This is key when making your own low sodium sauces at home.
Look for low sodium broth to help reduce the amount of sodium that goes into the sauce. Sometimes it’s hard to find No Added Salt and Low Sodium canned foods. I had success finding low sodium and no added salt versions at Sprouts.
If you can’t find low sodium broth, you can use water instead. I use red wine vinegar in this recipe to bring out the tangy flavor of the tomatoes. Vinegar is also used in many recipes that are low in salt to give it more flavor. You can use red wine in place of the vinegar if you choose.
How to Make Low Sodium Spaghetti Sauce
First we start with the aromatics: In a large dutch oven or saucepan add olive oil, onions, and garlic. Saute until tender. Then add the spices, then tomato products. Slowly stir in the liquid ingredients until well combined. Cover until it starts to bubble. Turn down the heat to low, stir, and simmer for 30 minutes.
You can add lean ground beef or turkey to the recipe. Just add the meat after sauteing the aromatics.
Low Sodium Spaghetti Sauce Serving Ideas
This recipe is not only a perfect pairing with any pasta dish, but it also works well as a pizza sauce, meatball sandwiches, dip for breadsticks, chicken or eggplant parmesan, calzones, bruschetta, meatloaf, and on top of veggies.
Store in the fridge or freezer for up to 4 months.
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Low Sodium Spaghetti Sauce
Equipment
- 1 saucepan large
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
- 1/2 yellow onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 15 ounce Petite canned tomatoes no added salt
- 6 ounce tomato paste no added salt
- 1 cup vegetable broth low sodium
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp red wine vinegar
- 2 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- In a saucepan heat olive oil. Saute onions and garlic until soft and translucent.
- Add in the diced tomatoes, tomato paste and then the broth. Stir until well combined.
- Add in the spices and rest of the ingredients. Bring to a bubble. Reduce heat to low and cover for 30 minutes. Stir occasionally.
