Keto Classic Marinara Pasta Sauce
Transform your pasta night with this Keto Classic Marinara Pasta Sauce—a rich, flavor-packed, low-carb alternative to traditional marinara. Made with pantry staples like crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and a medley of dried herbs, this easy-to-make sauce comes together in just 40 minutes, from prep to simmer. Perfectly seasoned with garlic, onions, and a hint of red pepper flakes for a subtle kick, this sauce is finished with fresh parsley and basil for a burst of vibrant flavor. Whether you're topping zoodles, spaghetti squash, or your favorite keto-friendly noodles, this keto marinara sauce is the ideal balance of simplicity and sophistication. Plus, it’s meal-prep friendly—store it for up to 5 days for quick, delicious dinners throughout the week!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 4 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 piece Medium onion, finely chopped
- 28 ounces Crushed tomatoes, canned
- 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 Crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons Fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and chopped onion to the saucepan. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until the onion becomes translucent and the garlic is fragrant.
Stir in the crushed tomatoes and tomato paste until well combined.
Add the dried oregano, dried basil, dried thyme, salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes. Stir to mix the spices well into the tomato mixture.
Bring the sauce to a simmer and reduce the heat to low. Let it simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, for about 20-25 minutes or until thickened to your liking.
Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.
Remove from heat and stir in the fresh parsley and basil just before serving.
Use immediately on your favorite keto-friendly pasta or zoodles, or allow it to cool completely before storing it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
550 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.2 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.4 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2204 mg | 96% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 69.0 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.0 g | 64% | |
| Total Sugars | 41.9 g | ||
| Protein | 13.9 g | 28% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 243 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 9.7 mg | 54% | |
| Potassium | 2305 mg | 49% | |
*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.
