Sugar-Free Puttanesca Sauce

Elevate your weeknight dinners with this bold and flavorful Sugar-Free Puttanesca Sauce—a guilt-free twist on the classic Italian staple! Bursting with the briny richness of Kalamata olives, capers, and anchovies, this hearty sauce is balanced by the zesty brightness of fresh basil and a touch of red pepper heat. Made with no added sugar, it relies on natural sweetness from caramelized tomato paste and ripe crushed tomatoes, making it a wholesome yet indulgent choice. Ready in just 40 minutes from start to finish, this low-carb, keto-friendly sauce is perfect for tossing with your favorite pasta, spiralized zucchini, or even roasted vegetables. Ideal for healthy meal preps or crowd-pleasing dinners, this sugar-free version stays true to the bold, rustic flavors that make puttanesca a timeless favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil
• 4 Garlic cloves, minced
• 0.5 teaspoon Red pepper flakes
• 6 pieces Anchovy fillets, rinsed and chopped
• 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
• 28 ounces Crushed tomatoes, canned, no added sugar
• 0.5 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and chopped
• 2 tablespoons Capers, rinsed and drained
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 0.25 cup Fresh basil, chopped
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes to the skillet and sauté for about 1-2 minutes, or until the garlic is golden and fragrant.

Step 3

Stir in the chopped anchovy fillets and sauté for another minute until the anchovies have dissolved into the oil.

Step 4

Add the tomato paste and mix well, cooking for about 2 minutes to allow the paste to caramelize slightly.

Step 5

Pour in the crushed tomatoes, then bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat.

Step 6

Add the chopped olives, capers, and dried oregano to the sauce. Stir well to combine all the ingredients.

Step 7

Reduce the heat to low and allow the sauce to simmer gently for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens to your desired consistency.

Step 8

Turn off the heat and stir in the chopped fresh basil and freshly ground black pepper.

Step 9

Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.

Step 10

Serve the puttanesca sauce tossed with your favorite pasta or over cooked vegetables as a hearty dish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1152.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	959.6

Total Fat 64.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 10.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 60mg	0%
Sodium 6627.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 58.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 20.5g	0%
Total Sugars 27.3g
Protein 42.3g	0%

Vitamin D 480IU	0%
Calcium 543.0mg	0%
Iron 13.9mg	0%
Potassium 2247.6mg	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: 59.1%

Protein: 17.3%

Carbs: 23.7%