Keto Classic Beef Spaghetti Sauce
Experience a low-carb twist on a timeless favorite with our Keto Classic Beef Spaghetti Sauce, a rich and hearty dish crafted to satisfy your Italian cuisine cravings while staying true to your keto lifestyle. This flavorful recipe combines tender ground beef, aromatic garlic, and a medley of herbs—oregano, basil, and thyme—all simmered to perfection in a savory blend of crushed tomatoes and tomato paste. With a touch of optional red pepper flakes for heat and fresh parsley for brightness, this sauce is bursting with bold, comforting flavors. Ready in just 50 minutes, it’s perfect served over zucchini noodles, spaghetti squash, or any keto-friendly pasta alternative. Whether you’re meal prepping or hosting a wholesome family dinner, this gluten-free, low-carb classic is your new go-to for deliciously healthy Italian fare.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional for heat)
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
Increase the heat to medium-high and add the ground beef to the skillet.
Cook, breaking up the meat with a spatula until browned and cooked through, about 7-8 minutes.
Drain excess fat if necessary.
Reduce heat to medium and stir in the crushed tomatoes and tomato paste.
Add dried oregano, basil, thyme, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using) to the skillet.
Bring the mixture to a simmer and then reduce the heat to low.
Cover the skillet and let the sauce simmer gently for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Remove from heat, stir in the chopped fresh parsley, and adjust seasonings to taste.
Serve over your favorite keto-friendly pasta or vegetable noodles.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1534 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 110.9 g | 142% | |
| Saturated Fat | 36.6 g | 183% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 321 mg | 107% | |
| Sodium | 1608 mg | 70% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 61.3 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.2 g | 58% | |
| Total Sugars | 32.8 g | ||
| Protein | 88.4 g | 177% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 388 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 18.3 mg | 102% | |
| Potassium | 3850 mg | 82% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
