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Low carb Keto Spicy Arrabbiata Pasta Sauce
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Spicy Arrabbiata Pasta Sauce – Low Carb | Keto
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
 

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
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