Low Carb Homemade Tomato Sauce
Elevate your meal prep with this rich and flavorful *Low Carb Homemade Tomato Sauce*, a healthier twist on a classic staple that’s perfect for keto and low-carb diets. Made with simple, wholesome ingredients like crushed tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, and aromatic dried herbs, this sauce delivers a robust Italian-inspired taste with none of the excess sugar found in store-bought options. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s perfectly seasoned with a hint of red pepper flakes for a touch of heat and a sprinkle of fresh basil for vibrancy. Customize the sweetness with optional erythritol, and enjoy it over zoodles, low-carb pasta, or as a versatile topping for grilled proteins and roasted veggies. This easy tomato sauce recipe is a must-have for anyone craving bold flavors while keeping their carb count in check!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 4 whole Garlic cloves, minced
- 28 ounces Crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon Dried basil
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon Red pepper flakes
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 cup Fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Erythritol sweetener (optional)
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
Add minced garlic to the saucepan and sauté for about 1 minute, until fragrant but not browned.
Pour in the crushed tomatoes and tomato paste, stirring to combine.
Stir in the dried basil, dried oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.
Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer uncovered for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally to blend the flavors.
Taste and if desired, add erythritol for a slightly sweeter sauce. Adjust salt and pepper if needed.
Before serving, stir in the fresh basil leaves, cooking for an additional minute.
Serve hot over your choice of low carb pasta, zoodles, or as a sauce for meats or veggies.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
500 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.6 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.8 g | 19% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1050 mg | 46% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 64.1 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.4 g | 44% | |
| Total Sugars | 36.3 g | ||
| Protein | 13.3 g | 27% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 176 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 4.8 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 2714 mg | 58% | |
*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.
