Keto Classic Pomodoro Sauce

Elevate your low-carb culinary game with this rich and flavorful Keto Classic Pomodoro Sauce! Made with no-sugar-added crushed tomatoes and aromatic herbs like oregano, dried basil, and freshly chopped basil leaves, this sauce is perfectly balanced with a touch of natural keto-friendly sweetener. Sautéed garlic in extra virgin olive oil creates a fragrant base, while a slow simmer coaxes out deep flavors in just 25 minutes. Ideal for pairing with zoodles, spaghetti squash, or any keto-friendly pasta substitute, this versatile sauce is the perfect companion for guilt-free Italian-inspired meals. Quick to prepare, wholesome, and irresistibly delicious, this recipe is a keto kitchen essential!

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 28 ounces crushed tomatoes, no sugar added
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon sweetener (erythritol or monk fruit)
• 0.25 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped

Directions

Step 1

Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.

Step 3

Stir in the crushed tomatoes, ensuring they are well-combined with the garlic and oil.

Step 4

Add the dried oregano, dried basil, sea salt, black pepper, and sweetener to the saucepan.

Step 5

Stir the mixture thoroughly and bring it to a gentle simmer.

Step 6

Reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan with a lid slightly ajar, and let the sauce simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 7

Adjust seasoning to taste, adding more salt, pepper, or sweetener if needed.

Step 8

Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in freshly chopped basil leaves.

Step 9

Serve the Keto Pomodoro Sauce warm with zoodles, spaghetti squash, or any other keto-friendly pasta substitute.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(903.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	440.0

Total Fat 29.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1233.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 46.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.1g	0%
Total Sugars 23.2g
Protein 8.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 200.2mg	0%
Iron 6.5mg	0%
Potassium 1509.5mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 54.7%

Protein: 7.2%

Carbs: 38.1%