No Salt Spaghetti Sauce

Considering that many people on no salt diets are also not allowed to consume any alcohol makes this recipe a bit pointless given the inclusion of a cup of wine!

Give me a break! The wine is cooked in the sauce so the small amount of alcohol will be cooked off resulting in zero alcohol content. Most people on low salt diets are due to heart issues, which red wine actually is recommended to consume even!

The biggest problem IS the red wine. I have a heart problem, and like thousands like me, I have to monitor EVERYTHING I put in my body! Combining poor circulation with red wine is the BIGGEST cause of gout, and there is no pain like it!

I have end stage liver disease, and I'm allowed no wine, even in cooking. So, the red wine is also a problem for me...

just made a really similar recipe with out any wine and nothing is missing in the taste. Just add about a teaspoon of white vinegar instead.

I AM A CHEF WHO HAS TO EAT A LOW SODIUM DIET DUE TO A HEART CONDITION. THE PROBLEM WITH THIS RECIPE IS NOT THE WINE. IT CAN BE LEFT OUT OR USED DEPENDING ON THE PERSON. THIS RECIPE SIMPLY IS NOT GOING TO TASTE GOOD AND PEOPLE ARE NOT GOING TO EAT IT!

I love this sauce! The sodium in a whole pot is less than the amount in one serving of "heart healthy" jarred sauce.

When you say no salt, I want no salt not 295mg per serving, I can find 260 in a jar, why even bother to say no salt, glad I read it good, no good for me, thats still alot of salt, time to move on to the real no salt recipes, not here

My mother has cancer as well as really bad kidneys and alcohol mixed with chemo is a big no no no matter if its boiled down or not and i agree with Donna 295mg of salt is too high considering i can find cans in the shopping centre under 130mg

would like to see more NO SALT/LOWEST SODIUM RECIPES....Can you provide these recipes or do you know of another site that can ? My husband has CHF and Diabetes.

Actually, the entire recipe should have less than 200 mg of sodium If it makes 5 cups that means less than 40 mg/cup, or about what you would use on a large plate of pasta. I haven't tried it yet, but I'm gonna. Low salt is better than no spaghetti.

I am curious. Could a person use vinegar instead of wine in the recipe?

Quite honestly, I used the same amount of red grape juice and had a wonderful sauce. I loved it with the wine too.

People don't seem to read things clearly. The nutrition guide shows that this is only 77mg per serving that is quite low in comparison to anything you buy.
no where does it say its 295.

Forget the canned tomatoes, use fresh instead for a no sodium option. ps cherry tomatoes work the best,plus no peeling involved!

IF you use Freaky Fresh Tomatoes (+/- 6lbs--6-12ea) peeled, sauteed & added after the evoo, onions, garlic (other options for added texture: bell peppers, shredded carrots & mushrooms)are condensed & Natural spices (Basil, Garlic, Oregano, Pepper & Parsley) are addled....After slow simmering ALLL this goodness 2.5 -4 hours , I'd hope you felt you had an Ideal "All-natural. Truly Salt-Free" Sauce you could be pleased with & Not feel like you're sacrificing taste & enjoyment over a little salt!!! You'll LIVE to enjoy it; & I'm sure w/experimentation you'll concoct a recipe to your liking & that meets your health needs as well! Thx soo much for sharing this very creative recipe w/the world. I don't consume alcohol & would either omit it or substitute w/ a flavored vinegar, as was suggested. Otherwise, just reading it feels mouth watering!☺

I just found the recipe and looking to make it asap.

There are many valid points in this chain. Yes, alcohol cooks off, there is no alcohol content after. Yes, red wine can be good for heart issues. The plant sterols in red grapes (wine or juice) battle cholesterol. By using red grape juice, you can avoid adding sugar.
One issue for most of us in the U.S. is it is difficult to find no salt or low salt canned products, so fresh would be definitely best, but it is also the most expensive route. You have to have money to eat healthy in the U.S. There is not a wide variety of no-salt canned products and if you find them, they are often more expensive than the salted counterparts. It costs more to use less ingredients, because it has to be processed separately.
At the end of the day, each individual should consult with his/her own doctor or nutritionist and use some common sense. In everything, what tastes good to me may not taste good to you! That's what makes the world go 'round.
When we have health issues we have to make sacrifices. My stomach heaves at the smell and sight of fish, but I guarantee is I were starving...

very good with the wine

In every recipe I find I make adjustments. Like the red wine and the tomato paste. I don’t add the red wine which is fine for me and my family. The tomato paste doesn’t agree well with me so I boil crushed tomatoes until it thickens. Sometimes you just have to replace certain things. I was recently diagnosed with high blood pressure. And I love salt. And alcohol. So it’s difficult. But I also love to cook.

I am amazed at the number of posts by people disliking this recipe because they are concerned about consuming alcohol. It's actually funny to read them. They obviously know nothing about cooking with wine because after simmering this for 2 1/2-4 hours, there is NO alcohol left. At all... Just the good compliment taste that the wine brings to a tomato based sauce. As mentioned, it's actually good for you. The antioxidants in the wine are healthy.

I made this sauce according to your recipe and it tasted great! I would like to add mushrooms next time. How much should use?

Seriously? Can't believe how many people are whining over wine..If you can't have wine then it is extremely simple to substitute something like broth or even water..