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    Creamy Tomato Sauce (Paleo)

    Published: May 12, 2021 · Modified: Jun 3, 2021 by Mariah Mandile

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    If you're looking for some healthy comfort food, you've come to the right place! This Creamy Tomato Sauce is made with simple herbs and spices like basil, parsley, garlic, and red pepper flakes! It also has a light, creamy consistency thanks to my favorite dairy-free alternative - coconut milk. And if you're not a huge coconut fan, I promise it has a very subtle flavor! The milk helps to cut the acidity of the tomatoes without the need for a ton of sugar or heavy cream. You are going to love how easy this recipe is to throw together, and it's guaranteed to impress your family! (Plus it pairs amazing with my Paleo Meatballs!)

    Plate of spaghetti, meatballs, and tomato sauce.
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    • 🍴Ingredient Notes
    • 🍴Step by Step Instructions
    • Serving Suggestions
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • How to store leftovers
    • More dinner ideas!
    • Recipe
    • 💬 Reviews

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    🍴Ingredient Notes

    Overhead shot of ingredients.
    • Whole Peeled Tomatoes - You'll need 2, 28 ounce cans. I use an immersion blender to puree the tomatoes, but you can also use a regular blender!
    • Full Fat Coconut Milk - This gives the sauce a rich, creamy flavor! If you're not a big fan of coconut, I promise it doesn't have a a strong coconut flavor.
    • Garlic Powder - You can also swap for fresh garlic!
    • Coconut Sugar - You can use any granulated sugar. It helps to cut the acidity of
    • Red Pepper Flakes - Great for an extra kick of spice!
    • Fresh Parsley & Basil - You can use fresh basil, or frozen basil! I like to store my fresh basil in the freezer so it lasts longer.

    Optional

    If you like a thicker sauce, you can add 2-3 tablespoons of tomato paste!

    Gluten-Free Pasta Suggestions

    For this recipe I used Jovial Cassava Flour Spaghetti. Jovial is one of my favorite gluten-free pasta brands! They have a huge selection of shapes, but my favorites are their Penne, Bow Ties, and Fettuccine. The Whole Foods brand makes a delicious chickpea pasta that is organic, and only has ONE ingredient – chickpeas. They also have a Mung Bean pasta that tastes great, and has a nice texture. I use it for most of my sauce recipes because it doesn’t get soggy. (Wouldn’t recommend eating it without a sauce.) A lot of the gluten-free pasta products are filled with additives and “gums” that are unnecessary. Make sure to always check the ingredients! Don’t be tricked by fancy labels!

    If you’re interested in making your own vegetable noodles, I highly recommend purchasing an inspiralizer.  I’ve had mine for about six years, and it’s amazing!! I use it for zucchini, broccoli, yellow squash, beets, sweet potato.. I also have two of her cookbooks! It’s a fun way to sneak in extra veggies!

    🍴Step by Step Instructions

    Step 1

    1. Start by pureeing the tomatoes. You can add them to the large sauce pan and use an immersion blender, or puree in a blender first.
    Whole peeled tomatoes in sauce pan.

    Step 2

    1. Next add into the sauce pan, coconut milk, salt, garlic powder, coconut sugar, red pepper flakes, black pepper, parsley, and basil. Stir well, cover the pot, and turn the heat to medium/high until the sauce begins boiling.
    Sauce pan with pureed tomatoes and all herbs and spices on top.
    1. Once the sauce is boiling, turn it to medium/low. Leave it covered, and let simmer for about 45 minutes. If you're making meatballs, you can add them to the sauce when they're done cooking.
    Sauce in pot after simmering for 45 minutes.

    Step 4

    1. Serve over your favorite gluten-free pasta or vegetable noodles! Enjoy!

    Serving Suggestions

    • I highly recommend serving this dish with my gluten-free Focaccia Bread, or a toasted slice of my Paleo Garlic Herb Bread! (Great for dipping in sauce!)
    • For a delicious Paleo & Whole30 option, you can use zucchini noodles or spaghetti squash! Never made spaghetti squash? Check out my How to Cook Spaghetti Squash Post!
    • It's also great with freshly chopped basil and an extra drizzle of olive oil, but you could also add some parmesan cheese, or your favorite vegan cheese!

    Frequently Asked Questions

    How do I make the sauce thicker?

    This recipe is a thinner sauce, but if you want to thicken it up, just add about 2-3 tablespoons of tomato paste!

    Can I use regular coconut milk instead of full fat?

    You can swap the full fat coconut milk for regular unsweetened coconut milk or any dairy-free milk. It might not be as creamy, and it will probably thin out the sauce a bit so I would suggest adding some tomato paste.

    Is this Creamy Tomato Sauce Whole30 friendly?

    If you skip the coconut sugar it can easily be made Whole30 friendly! I like to add it for flavor, but it's not necessary.

    Close up picture of spaghetti and meatballs with sauce overtop.

    How to store leftovers

    You can store the leftover sauce on its own, or with meatballs! Make sure it's in an air tight container. (I prefer glass containers.) The sauce will stay fresh for about 4-5 days in the refrigerator. You can also freeze leftovers for later! They will stay fresh for about 2-3 months. If you're using gluten-free spaghetti, I recommend not storing it with the sauce because it tends to get soggy. Store the pasta with a generous amount of olive oil in a separate container.

    More dinner ideas!

    • Easy Balsamic Chicken Dinner with Green Beans
    • Healthy Balsamic Mushroom Sauce with Chicken
    • Paleo Chicken Cacciatore Recipe
    • Italian Vegetable Meatballs
    • The Best Paleo Meatballs

    After you make this Creamy Tomato Sauce, make sure to leave a comment & rate the recipe! Your feedback is helpful for me, and for anyone planning to try this recipe. I hope you love it as much as I do!

    Recipe

    Plate of spaghetti, meatballs, and tomato sauce.

    Creamy Tomato Sauce

    If you're looking for some healthy comfort food, you've come to the right place! This Creamy Tomato Sauce is made with some simple herbs and spices like basil, parsley, garlic, and red pepper flakes! It also has a light, creamy consistency thanks to my favorite dairy-free alternative - coconut milk. And if you're not a huge coconut fan, I promise it has a very subtle flavor! The milk helps to cut the acidity of the tomatoes without the need for a ton of sugar or heavy cream. You are going to love how easy this recipe is to throw together, and it's guaranteed to impress your family! (Plus it pairs amazing with my Paleo Meatballs!)
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 45 mins
    Total Time 55 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American, Italian
    Servings 6
    Calories 181 kcal

    Equipment

    • Immersion Blender or Regular Blender
    • Large Sauce Pan

    Ingredients
      

    • 56 Ounces Whole Peeled Tomatoes You'll need 2 28 ounce cans.
    • 13.5 Ounces Full Fat Coconut Milk
    • 1 Teaspoon Salt
    • 1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
    • 1 Tablespoon Coconut Sugar
    • ½ Teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
    • ½ Teaspoon Black Pepper
    • ⅓ Cup Fresh Chopped Parsley
    • ⅓ Cup Fresh Basil

    Instructions
     

    • Start by pureeing the tomatoes. You can add them to the large sauce pan and use an immersion blender, or puree in a blender first.
    • Next add into the sauce pan, coconut milk, salt, garlic powder, coconut sugar, red pepper flakes, black pepper, parsley, and basil. Stir well, cover the pot, and turn the heat to medium/high until the sauce begins boiling.
    • Once the sauce is boiling, turn it to medium/low. Leave it covered, and let simmer for about 45 minutes. If you're making meatballs, you can add them to the sauce when they're done cooking.
    • Serve over your favorite gluten-free pasta or vegetable noodles! Enjoy!

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1gCalories: 181kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 4gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 12gSodium: 783mgPotassium: 672mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 711IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 102mgIron: 5mg
    Keywords creamy tomato sauce, paleo tomato sauce, tomato sauce with coconut milk, vegan creamy tomato sauce
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