Low Carb Spicy Tomato Sauce
Transform your meals with this delectable Low Carb Spicy Tomato Sauce, perfect for adding bold flavor to your favorite dishes while staying health-conscious. Crafted with unsweetened crushed tomatoes, aromatic garlic, and a medley of spices like paprika and red chili flakes, this sauce delivers a satisfying kick of heat without any added sugar. This versatile recipe is ideal for pairing with low-carb noodles, roasted vegetables, or even as a dipping sauce, allowing you to enjoy indulgent flavors while maintaining a keto-friendly or low-carb diet. Quick to prepare in just 35 minutes, it’s a great option for meal prepping as it stores beautifully in the fridge or freezer. Garnish with fresh parsley for a touch of brightness and enjoy a warming, flavorful sauce that’s as wholesome as it is delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium (diced) yellow onion
- 4 minced garlic cloves
- 28 ounces crushed tomatoes (unsweetened, canned)
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoons sweetener (erythritol or stevia, optional)
- 0.25 cups water or low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons (chopped) fresh parsley (optional for garnish)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat.
Add the diced yellow onion and sauté for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and slightly translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and sauté for another minute, being careful not to burn it.
Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, red chili flakes, paprika, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine.
If the sauce seems too thick, add 1/4 cup of water or low-sodium vegetable broth to adjust the consistency.
Bring the sauce to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low. Simmer the sauce uncovered for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning if needed. If you prefer a slightly sweeter sauce, add 1/2 teaspoon of erythritol or stevia.
Once the sauce has thickened to your liking and the flavors have melded, remove it from the heat.
Serve the sauce immediately with low-carb noodles, roasted vegetables, or as a dipping sauce. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley if desired.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
85 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 4.9 g | 6% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.7 g | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 334 mg | 15% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 10.5 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.6 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.4 g | ||
| Protein | 1.9 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 35 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 327 mg | 7% | |
*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.
