Fresh Tomato Spaghetti Sauce
Fresh Tomato Spaghetti Sauce brings a bright, garden-fresh flavor with a gentle sweetness balanced by basil and parsley. Slow simmering softens the onion and melds the herbs into a silky, tomato-forward sauce perfect for coating pasta. Serve it for a weeknight dinner or a relaxed weekend meal when ripe tomatoes are at their peak.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook1 hr 5 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Fresh Tomato Spaghetti Sauce, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 46 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 38
- Heart Health
- 71
- Metabolic
- 27
- Digestive
- 37
- Inflammatory
- 31
- Performance
- 44
- General Wellness
- 1
Assemble all the ingredients.
- 2
Warm olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic powder; cook, stirring, until the onion turns translucent, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Stir in tomatoes, sugar, basil, parsley, and salt; bring the mixture to a boil.
- 4
Lower the heat and simmer, stirring now and then, until the sauce thickens, 1 to 2 hours.
- 5
Serve hot and enjoy.
- Calories 143.75 kcal Moderate 7%
- Protein 2.75 g Low Source 6%
- Carbohydrate 17.8 g 6%
- Total Fat 6.94 g Moderate 9%
- Saturated Fat 1.02 g Moderate 5%
- Trans Fat 0.03 g High --
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 416.58 mg Moderate 18%
- Dietary Fiber 3.31 g Moderate 12%
- Total Sugars 7.25 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 54.78 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 1.63 mg Low Source 9%
- Potassium 457.23 mg Low Source 10%
- Vitamin A 160.34 mcg Moderate 18%
- Vitamin C 16.35 mg Moderate 18%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Fresh Tomato Spaghetti Sauce is made with 8 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 1 hr 20 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Diced Tomatoes, Dried Basil, Dried Parsley, and Garlic Powder. Each serving provides about 143.75 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Fresh Tomato Spaghetti Sauce made of?
- The main ingredients are Diced Tomatoes, Dried Basil, Dried Parsley, Garlic Powder, Olive Oil. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Fresh Tomato Spaghetti Sauce?
- About 1 hr 20 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 1 hr 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 143.75 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Fresh Tomato Spaghetti Sauce easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Fresh Tomato Spaghetti Sauce healthy?
- Fresh Tomato Spaghetti Sauce has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 143.75 calories and 2.75 g of protein, or 6% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 416.58 mg (18% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.02 g (5% of the Daily Value). It contains Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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