Spicy Arrabbiata Pasta Sauce – Low Carb | Keto

This kickin’ Arrabbiata Sauce is the perfect spicy topping for. . . a bowl full of pasta, of course! But for my low-carb friends, this homemade tomato sauce is delicious over spiralized vegetables, grilled chicken, and especially my Roasted Cauliflower Rice with Meatballs or my Chicken Parmesan Stuffed Mushrooms. Amp up your next meal with this low-carb Spicy Arrabbiata Pasta Sauce. It’s got all that Italian flavor without all the carbs.

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How to Make Spicy Arrabbiata Pasta Sauce

I’m a huge fan of Rao’s Homemade line of low carb pasta sauces, but those little jars are pricey. This Spicy Arrabbiata Sauce recipe will cost you a fraction of the price. Plus, it is even more delicious because it is homemade and loaded with savory goodness. For those days when you want a more traditional marinara sauce without all the heat, just leave out the red pepper flakes. If you’re like me, you’ll want to make a double batch and freeze some for the next time you get a craving for Italian.

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Spicy Arrabbiata Pasta Sauce – Low Carb | Keto

Spice up your next meal with this low-carb Spicy Arrabbiata Pasta Sauce--it's got all that Italian flavor without all the carbs.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Italian

Keyword Italian, Keto, Low Carb, Pasta, Sauce, Tomato sauce

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes

Total Time 40 minutes

Servings 8 servings

Author Cherry and Spice

Ingredients

• 2 28 oz cans whole Italian peeled tomatoes Recommend Flora brand
• ¼ cup olive oil
• ½ cup onion finely diced
• 2 Tbsp tomato paste
• 4 cloves garlic minced
• 1 Tbsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp onion powder
• 6 basil leaves finely sliced

Instructions

1. Using your hands, crush the tomatoes into a large bowl, discarding stem and fiber. Set aside along with the puree/juices from the cans.
2. Over medium heat, sauté onions in olive oil until tender.
3. Add tomato paste and garlic; stir for 30 seconds.
4. Stir in crushed tomatoes with puree.
5. Add salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, dried oregano, garlic powder, and onion powder.
6. Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 30 minutes.
7. Add basil leaves and cook for 1 minute.

Recipe Notes

Note: Add 1 Tbsp butter (or 1 to 2 tsp sugar if you're not worried about carbs) at the end of cooking time as needed to reduce acidity of tomatoes.

Nutrition Info (amounts are estimates):

Serving size 1/2 cup: 84 calories, 6.4g fat, 1.3g protein, 5g net carbs, 3.2g sugars