• On Oct, 08, 2024
•  ladyrecipes
•  Recipes

A quick and versatile keto marinara sauce to use on keto pizza and in any other recipe that requires tomato sauce! Extremely tasty and so simple to make. A low carb staple for your fridge!
Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
13 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Course
Condiment, Main Course
Cuisine
British, Italian
Servings
8
Calories
53 kcal

INGREDIENTS

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2 tbsp olive oil
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2 tins tomatoes chopped (800g / 28 oz total)
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1/4 cup tomato puree 50g
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1/3 cup chopped basil leaves 15g – or 1 tbsp dried basil plus 1 tbsp dried oregano
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1/2 tsp dried oregano
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2 garlic cloves minced or 1 tsp garlic powder
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1 small onion finely chopped (50g) or 1 tsp onion powder
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1/2 tsp salt or to taste
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1/2 pepper
INSTRUCTIONS

Sauté the onion in olive oil for 2 minutes on a medium heat. Add the garlic for 1 further minute. Add the tomatoes, tomato puree and dried herbs if using. If using fresh, add at the end. Season with salt and cracked black pepper.
Blitz with a hand blender or leave chunky if you prefer.
Net carbs: 2.7g per 1/3 cup (about the amount needed per 1 pizza). Serves 8
Makes 650 ml / 2 and 3/4 cups of sauce.
Optional for a sweet and awesome lift:  add 1 tsp balsamic vinegar or coconut aminos or low carb sweetener.
Storage: Tupperware or glass jar for up to 5 days. This sauce can be frozen in either a tupperware or in ice cube trays for smaller batches.
NUTRITION
Serving: 0.3cup
Calories: 53kcal
Protein: 1.1g
Fat: 3.7g
Fiber: 2.2g
Sugar: 3.3g