Description
This Easy Keto Marinara Sauce is a low-carb, sugar-free, and vegan-friendly sauce perfect for anyone following a ketogenic or low-carb lifestyle. Made with fresh ingredients, it delivers a rich, savory flavor ideal for pasta, pizza, or dipping.
Ingredients
1 can diced tomatoes
2 cloves garlic, chopped
0.75 oz fresh basil leaves, chopped
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp paprika powder
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat Olive Oil: In a skillet, heat olive oil over low-medium heat.
- Sauté Garlic and Basil: Add chopped garlic and fresh basil. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and the basil wilts.
- Add Tomatoes and Seasonings: Stir in diced tomatoes, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
- Simmer: Cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Serve: Adjust seasoning to taste and serve the marinara sauce with keto pasta or as a dipping sauce.
Notes
Spicy Marinara: Add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
Chunky Version: Pulse diced tomatoes in a blender for a thicker, more textured sauce.
Herb Variations: Swap basil for oregano or thyme. Add a bay leaf for an aromatic touch.
Garlic Butter Marinara: Finish with a tablespoon of butter for a richer flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg