Low Carb Rao's Marinara Sauce
Discover the perfect homemade alternative to your favorite jarred sauce with this Low Carb Rao's Marinara Sauce recipe, a keto-friendly twist on the classic. Made with authentic, high-quality ingredients like canned San Marzano tomatoes, golden sautéed garlic, and fresh basil, this sauce delivers rich, robust Italian flavors while staying low in carbs. It's perfectly seasoned with a blend of onion powder, oregano, and a touch of red pepper flakes for subtle heat, and it's simmered to perfection to create a velvety, thick texture. Ready in under an hour, this easy-to-make marinara pairs beautifully with zoodles, grilled chicken, or spaghetti squash for a wholesome, guilt-free meal. Elevate your low-carb cooking game and enjoy the authentic taste of Italy in every bite!
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 5 whole Garlic cloves
- 28 ounces Canned San Marzano tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon Dried basil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Red pepper flakes
- 4 leaves Fresh basil
Directions
Step 1
Heat olive oil in a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat.
Step 2
Peel and smash the garlic cloves and add them to the oil. Sauté until they are golden brown, about 2-3 minutes, being careful not to burn them.
Step 3
Add the canned San Marzano tomatoes into the saucepan, including the juice. Use a wooden spoon to gently break the tomatoes down into smaller pieces.
Step 4
Stir in the onion powder, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
Step 5
Increase the heat to medium-high and bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
Step 6
Once boiling, lower the heat to a simmer. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, for 35-40 minutes or until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
Step 7
Remove the sauce from the heat and stir in the fresh basil leaves.
Step 8
Adjust seasoning to taste with additional salt and pepper, if necessary.
Step 9
Allow the sauce to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy with your favorite low-carb dish!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (846.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 488.1 |
| Total Fat 29.9g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 4.4g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1251.2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 54.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 14.9g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 33.1g | |
| Protein 8.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 188.8mg | 0% |
| Iron 4.4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1443.7mg | 0% |
Source of Calories