Sugar-Free Puttanesca Sauce
Rich, bold, and irresistibly flavorful, this Sugar-Free Puttanesca Sauce is a guilt-free spin on the classic Italian recipe. Crafted without added sugar, it showcases the natural sweetness of crushed tomatoes while delivering a robust, savory profile with ingredients like briny Kalamata olives, tangy capers, and umami-packed anchovy fillets. The sauce is beautifully enhanced with aromatic garlic, fiery red pepper flakes, and a touch of dried oregano, then finished with fresh basil for a burst of vibrant herbaceousness. Perfectly simmered to create a thick, luscious consistency, this quick-to-prepare sauce makes an ideal pairing for pasta or roasted vegetables. Whether you're following a low-carb diet or simply seeking a wholesome option, this sugar-free masterpiece is bound to become a weeknight favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 Garlic cloves, minced
- 0.5 teaspoon Red pepper flakes
- 6 pieces Anchovy fillets, rinsed and chopped
- 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
- 28 ounces Crushed tomatoes, canned, no added sugar
- 0.5 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and chopped
- 2 tablespoons Capers, rinsed and drained
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 0.25 cup Fresh basil, chopped
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes to the skillet and sauté for about 1-2 minutes, or until the garlic is golden and fragrant.
Stir in the chopped anchovy fillets and sauté for another minute until the anchovies have dissolved into the oil.
Add the tomato paste and mix well, cooking for about 2 minutes to allow the paste to caramelize slightly.
Pour in the crushed tomatoes, then bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat.
Add the chopped olives, capers, and dried oregano to the sauce. Stir well to combine all the ingredients.
Reduce the heat to low and allow the sauce to simmer gently for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens to your desired consistency.
Turn off the heat and stir in the chopped fresh basil and freshly ground black pepper.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
Serve the puttanesca sauce tossed with your favorite pasta or over cooked vegetables as a hearty dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
960 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 64.3 g | 82% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.0 g | 50% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 60 mg | 20% | |
| Sodium | 6627 mg | 288% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 58.0 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.5 g | 73% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.3 g | ||
| Protein | 42.3 g | 85% | |
| Vitamin D | 12.0 mcg | 60% | |
| Calcium | 543 mg | 42% | |
| Iron | 13.9 mg | 77% | |
| Potassium | 2248 mg | 48% | |
*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.
