This Quick Keto Italian Marinara Sauce is easy to make at home and less expensive than buying store bought brands.
Homemade Marinara sauce versus Store Bought Marinara
Healthy, delicious, sugar-free tomato sauce is hard to come by in a jar or can. Most often it contains ingredients I don't want in my body, like sugar. For those with gluten sensitivities, buying store bought of any product can be challenging. Most jarred tomato sauces are gluten free, but isn't it better to be able to be in control of what goes into your body by simply making your own?
It is not as long a process as one might think. Its very simple, economical and tastes even better! It's much less expensive to buy 2 cans of crushed tomato than it is to buy 2 jars of prepared marinara sauce.
So when you have a hankering for some delicious, authentic Italian sauce , you must try this. You will never want to buy prepared sauce again!
Freezer Friendly Marinara Sauce
This keto marinara sauce is so simple you won't ever need to buy store bought again! Make a big batch and freeze in smaller containers so it'll be easier to thaw when you need it! Use this sauce for my Keto Skillet Chicken Parmesan recipe, or my Chicken Parm Calzone or just over Mini Zucchini Pizza Bites or Miracle Pasta.
Traditional Italian Bolognese
If you prefer a chunky, meaty sauce you can try my Traditional Italian Bolognese sauce that is out of this world! You just can't go wrong with a homemade, gluten- free, sugar-free and downright flavorful tomato sauce any day of the week! A big stock pot is all you need to prepare this amazing authentic, keto sauce. My family loves this and I believe yours will as well! The meatballs you see here in these pics are a recipe from my new cookbook, Naturally Keto.
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Quick Keto Italian Marinara Sauce
Quick Keto Marinara Sauce
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 56 ounces crushed tomatoes
- 2 teaspoon dried basil
- 2 teaspoon dried parsley
- 2 teaspoon fennel seed crushed
- 2 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- red chili pepper flakes to taste
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven or pot. Sauté the garlic just until fragrant.
- Stir in the remaining ingredients and bring to a boil.
- Once at a boil, cover and reduce heat. Simmer for 25-30 minutes.
- Stir, taste and adjust seasonings. Makes about 8 cups.
- Use immediately or store in the refrigerator for up to a week or freeze for up to 3 months.
nancy
Don't the cans of crushed tomatoes have sugar in them?
Brenda
not the ones I use, Tuttoroso and Pastene.
Kim
could this be canned and stored? or even frozen?
Brenda
I've frozen it and its been fine and just as delicious once defrosting it. I haven't canned it but I'm sure as long as you follow proper canning procedures it should be good to go!
Kate @Type1Momma
it's like everytime you post a recipe, you read my mind and know what I am hankering for! Making this tonight to go atop Dreamfield's pasta. Will add diced chicken sausage to the sauce. YUM
Brenda
You're cute! Its super yummy, enjoy!
Danijela
Hello,
I like both,healthy and Italian food why I really like this recipe. I don't really have this "too much sugar" problem, because I use fresh tomatoes to make this sauce, but I know that most people use those not so healthy types of sauces that can be found in a can. So, in that case I think this is a much better choice. Great work!
Evelyn Macdonald
I would like to know how many tomatoes and what kind she uses to make the sauce with fresh tomatoes. Thanks lots.
Linda
This is great! I was looking for a recipe for a sugar free tomato soup - have any ideas - do you think this sauce could be used for that purpose?
Brenda
I've never made a tomato soup so I don't know for sure. If you try it let me know!
Tyra
I home can tomato soup every year. I use fresh tomatoes but you could start with tomato sauce. Celery seeds, salt,pepper, and minced onion. It does have a little sugar but you could easily substitute monk fruit or stevia. It wouldn't take very much. I use glear gel to thicken it. My recipe makes a lot so I would just season to taste for a small batch. Less is definitely more Happy cooking Tyra
The Better Baker
Love this simple and healthy recipe. Pinned! Making it very soon. Thanks -
anita
I have been diabetic for years now and have been struggling with finding/remaking recipes. I can't begin to tell you how happy I am to find your blog. I look forward to trying recipes.
Brenda
Thank you so much!
Melinda
Is there a particular brand of crushed tomatoes that you recommend? Thanks!
Brenda
Hi Melinda, I like Pastene or Tuttorosso.
Michelle Sexton
hooray!!! this is awesome!!!
Brenda
thanks Michelle!
Amanda Munhollon
May I please pin your recipes/pics on my Pinterest board-I only use the recipes @ home & I will be sure to link them back to you.
Brenda
You are so thoughtful and sweet to ask! Yes of course that'd be fine 🙂
Amanda Munhollon
Thank you so much!