Low Carb Classic Tomato Pasta Sauce
Bright, flavorful, and perfectly balanced, this Low Carb Classic Tomato Pasta Sauce is a keto-friendly twist on the Italian staple. Made with wholesome ingredients like ripe canned tomatoes, fresh garlic, and onions, it's packed with bold, comforting flavors while keeping carbs to a minimum. A touch of stevia adds subtle sweetness, beautifully complementing the aromatic dried herbs and a hint of red pepper flakes for gentle heat. Simmered to perfection for 40 minutes, this sauce develops a depth of flavor that pairs perfectly with low-carb noodles, zoodles, or spaghetti squash. Whether you're meal prepping or serving it fresh, this versatile, homemade pasta sauce is a delicious way to savor Italian flavors while sticking to your health goals. Ideal for low-carb, keto, and gluten-free lifestyles!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 4 large Garlic cloves
- 1 medium Onion
- 28 ounces Canned whole peeled tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Dried basil
- 0.5 teaspoon Red pepper flakes
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 5 leaves Fresh basil leaves
- 1 teaspoon Stevia sweetener
Instructions
Finely chop the garlic cloves and medium onion.
Heat extra virgin olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and cook until it becomes translucent, about 5 minutes.
Add the chopped garlic to the pan and sauté for another 2 minutes, ensuring it does not burn.
Pour the canned whole peeled tomatoes with their juice into the saucepan and add the tomato paste.
Using a wooden spoon or a potato masher, break the tomatoes into smaller chunks.
Stir in the dried oregano, dried basil, red pepper flakes, salt, and ground black pepper.
Reduce heat to low and allow the sauce to simmer uncovered for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
After 30 minutes, taste the sauce and adjust seasoning as needed.
Finely julienne the fresh basil leaves and stir into the sauce along with the stevia sweetener.
Simmer the sauce for an additional 5 minutes to let the flavors meld together.
Serve the sauce immediately over your favorite low carb pasta or zoodles, or store it in airtight containers for later use.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
577 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.5 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.1 g | 20% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2201 mg | 96% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 80.7 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.5 g | 66% | |
| Total Sugars | 44.3 g | ||
| Protein | 12.2 g | 24% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 245 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 7.5 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 2056 mg | 44% | |
*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.
