Keto Puttanesca Sauce
Indulge in the bold and briny flavors of Keto Puttanesca Sauce, a low-carb twist on the Italian classic that’s perfect for your next guilt-free pasta night. Made with high-quality ingredients like rich olive oil, savory anchovy fillets, tangy Kalamata olives, and bright capers, this sauce packs a punch without breaking your keto commitment. Simmered with fragrant garlic and San Marzano tomatoes, it’s spiced up with a hint of crushed red pepper and fresh herbs like oregano and parsley for a vibrant finish. Ready in just 40 minutes, this irresistible, easy-to-make keto sauce pairs beautifully with zucchini noodles or shirataki noodles, making it a flavorful and satisfying dish for any ketogenic lifestyle.
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Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 4 Garlic cloves, minced
- 6 Anchovy fillets
- 0.5 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes
- 28 ounces Canned whole tomatoes (preferably San Marzano)
- 0.5 cup Pitted Kalamata olives, sliced
- 3 tablespoons Capers, rinsed and drained
- 1 tablespoon Fresh oregano, chopped
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest (optional)
Directions
Step 1
Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
Step 2
Add the minced garlic and anchovy fillets. Cook, stirring frequently, until the garlic is fragrant and the anchovies have dissolved, about 2 minutes.
Step 3
Stir in the crushed red pepper flakes and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
Step 4
Pour the canned tomatoes into the pan. Use a wooden spoon to break the tomatoes into smaller chunks as they cook.
Step 5
Bring the mixture to a simmer. Lower the heat and allow it to cook uncovered for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Step 6
Add the sliced olives, capers, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine and let the sauce cook for another 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
Step 7
Taste and adjust the seasoning as necessary. Stir in the fresh parsley and lemon zest (if using) just before serving.
Step 8
Serve the Keto Puttanesca Sauce over your favorite low-carb noodle alternative, such as zucchini noodles or shirataki noodles, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1186.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1060.3 |
| Total Fat 75.9g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 11.9g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g | |
| Cholesterol 60.0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 9999.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 58.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 16.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 30.1g | |
| Protein 46.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 480.0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 657.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 19.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2140.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories