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30-Minute Keto-Friendly Marinara Sauce – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

30-Minute Keto-Friendly Marinara Sauce

A rich, aromatic, and keto-friendly marinara sauce packed with robust Italian flavor. This easy recipe uses simple pantry staples and comes together in about 30 minutes, perfect for zucchini noodles, dipping, and more.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 cup
Calories: 22
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1 28-ounce / 794g (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 6-ounce / 170g (6 oz) can tomato paste
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1½ teaspoons / 7.5 ml (0.3 fl oz) dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml / 0.2 fl oz) sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml / 0.2 fl oz) dried oregano leaves
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml / 0.2 fl oz) dried parsley
  • ½ teaspoon (2.5 ml / 0.1 fl oz) garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon (2.5 ml / 0.1 fl oz) onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon (1.25 ml / 0 fl oz) red pepper flakes
  • For a deeper flavor, sauté the minced garlic in a tablespoon of olive oil for one minute until fragrant before adding the remaining .
  • Use an immersion blender to pulse the sauce a few times at the end of cooking for a smoother, less chunky consistency.

Method
 

  1. Directions
  2. Combine all in a large saucepan or Dutch oven.
  3. Stir everything together until the tomato paste is fully incorporated and the spices are evenly distributed.
  4. Bring the sauce to a simmer over medium-low heat.
  5. Continue to simmer for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken slightly.
  6. Freeze leftover sauce in ice cube trays.
  7. Once frozen, transfer the cubes to a freezer bag for perfectly portioned sauce that thaws in minutes.
  8. Stir in fresh basil or a splash of red wine vinegar at the end of cooking to brighten up the flavors.

Nutrition

Calories: 22kcalCarbohydrates: 5.1gProtein: 1.1gFat: 0.2g

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