This Low Sodium Spaghetti Sauce will make you forget all about the sodium-filled jar sauces. It’s full of flavor, easy to make, and has only 113 mgs of sodium per 1-cup serving.
A trip down your grocery store’s pasta sauce aisle can be a sad one when you’re on a low sodium diet. The jars of marinara sauce you may have been purchasing for years are now likely off limits because one serving can contain more than 400 mgs of sodium. When our family transitioned to a low sodium lifestyle, spaghetti with a meat sauce made of ground beef and my husband’s favorite jarred marinara sauce was a meal he missed most. I missed the convenience of cooking up a tasty meal in minutes with the head start of an already simmered and seasoned sauce.
Well, my Easy Low Sodium Tomato Sauce and ground beef or turkey are here to help you get rid of the Sodium Sads™! The tomato sauce makes a big batch so you can freeze some to use when you need something delicious on the table in a hurry. You can thaw it overnight in the fridge or if you want to use it immediately, place the frozen sauce in a saucepan and cook it over medium low heat until it’s ready to use.
How to Cut the Sodium in Spaghetti Sauce
Check the sodium amount per serving in the ground meat or poultry you’re using. The ground beef I used to develop this recipe contains 75 mgs of sodium per four ounce serving. Some meats and poultry are injected with preservatives that are extremely high in sodium so it’s important to check the label every single time you buy.
Some spices have salt added to increase flavor. Check the label on your spice jars before you buy them to make sure there’s no salt added or if there is that the numbers fit within your daily sodium allowance.
If you’re using a store bought tomato sauce look for no salt added or low sodium products.
The Low Sodium Ingredients You’ll Need
Olive Oil
Ground beef or turkey
Garlic Powder
Paprika
Salt-Free Seasoning
Italian Seasoning
Tools
How to Make The Best Low Sodium Spaghetti Sauce
This sauce is perfect for busy nights when you need to get dinner on the table quickly. Start by adding the ground beef or turkey and the spices in a large pan over medium high heat. Once the beef or turkey is completely cooked through, stir in the tomato sauce. I use my Easy Low Sodium Tomato Sauce, but you can use your favorite low sodium sauce instead. Simmer for 30-45 minutes and serve over pasta.
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Variations on a Delicious Theme
If you have time for chopping, you can add diced onions, bell peppers, carrots or other vegetables to the sauce for added flavor. Add your veggies once the meat is brown to prevent them from overcooking. If you’re using carrots, chop them into small pieces so they’ll cook quickly.
FAQs
Is ground beef or ground turkey a better low sodium option?
Low sodium ground beef and ground turkey are available in most grocery stores. They’re not labeled low sodium but many contain between 60-85 mgs of sodium per 4 oz serving. Check your labels before purchasing.
Can I use any low sodium tomato sauce to make this?
Absolutely! I like to use my Easy Low Sodium Tomato Sauce in this recipe but you can also use your own homemade low sodium tomato sauce or a jarred marinara sauce like The Silver Palate Low Sodium Marinara.
Can I freeze this?Yes! I fill a Souper Cubes tray with 1 cup of the cooled sauce and freeze it. Once it’s frozen I place the frozen sauce into freezer bags. You can freeze the sauce in ziptop freezer bags. They’ll lay flat in your freezer, which saves space. Don’t forget to label your bags. To thaw, place the frozen sauce in the fridge overnight.
The Best Low Sodium Spaghetti Sauce
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 – 2 ½ lbs 85/15 ground beef or ground turkey
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon Your Favorite No Salt Seasoning
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 5 cups Easy Low Sodium Tomato Sauce or your favorite low sodium tomato sauce
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pan over medium high heat. Add ground beef or turkey, garlic powder, paprika, no salt seasoning, and Italian seasoning.
- Cook, stirring occasionally, until beef or turkey is cooked through and completely browned. Drain any excess oil and discard.
- Stir in tomato sauce and simmer sauce for 30-45 mins. Stir occasionally to make sure sauce doesn’t stick to the pan or overcook.
- Serve over pasta.
Notes
To Freeze: Fill a Souper Cubes tray with 1 cup of the cooled sauce and freeze it. Once it’s frozen I place the frozen sauce into freezer bags. You can also freeze the sauce in zip-top freezer bags. They’ll lay flat in your freezer, which saves space. Don’t forget to label your bags. To thaw, place the frozen sauce in the fridge overnight.
Nutrition Facts
The Best Low Sodium Spaghetti Sauce
Serves: Makes about 8 cups
Amount Per Serving: 1 cup
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Calories | 387 | |
% Daily Value* | ||
Total Fat 27.7 g | 41.5% | |
Saturated Fat 9.4 g | 45% | |
Trans Fat 0 | ||
Cholesterol 90 mg | 30% | |
Sodium 113.5 mg | 4.7% | |
Total Carbohydrate 13.7 g | 4.3% | |
Dietary Fiber 5.1 g | 20% | |
Sugars 9.6 g | ||
Protein 24.3 g |
Vitamin A 20.8% | Vitamin C 41.4% | |
Calcium 9.5% | Iron 21.2$ |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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