Low Carb Puttanesca Sauce
Elevate your low-carb dining game with this bold and savory Low Carb Puttanesca Sauce, a perfect blend of classic Italian flavors streamlined for a health-conscious lifestyle. Ready in just 30 minutes, this vibrant sauce combines the umami-packed goodness of minced anchovies, garlic, and crushed red pepper flakes with tangy canned diced tomatoes, briny kalamata olives, and capers. A sprinkle of fresh parsley adds a bright, herbaceous finish, making this dish as visually appealing as it is delicious. Serve it over zucchini noodles or spaghetti squash for a guilt-free, keto-friendly meal that doesn’t skimp on flavor. Whether you're meal prepping or looking for a quick weeknight dinner, this hearty yet low-carb recipe is a must-try for pasta lovers seeking a lighter twist.
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 6 anchovy fillets, minced
- 0.5 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 15 ounces canned diced tomatoes
- 0.5 cup pitted kalamata olives, sliced
- 2 tablespoons capers, rinsed and drained
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Step 2
Add minced garlic and anchovy fillets to the skillet. 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 another 30 seconds.
Step 4
Add the canned diced tomatoes to the skillet. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
Step 5
Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for about 15 minutes, allowing it to thicken and the flavors to meld together.
Step 6
Add the sliced kalamata olives and capers to the sauce, stirring well to incorporate them.
Step 7
Continue simmering the sauce for another 5 minutes.
Step 8
Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the chopped fresh parsley and ground black pepper.
Step 9
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning as necessary, although the anchovies and olives should provide enough salt.
Step 10
Serve the low carb puttanesca sauce over your favorite pasta substitute such as zucchini noodles or spaghetti squash.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (698.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 910.7 |
| Total Fat 72.9g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 12.7g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 6.3g | |
| Cholesterol 68.5mg | 0% |
| Sodium 6113.8mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 27.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 13.1g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 12.5g | |
| Protein 36.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 480IU | 0% |
| Calcium 370.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 9.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1335.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories