Low Carb Tomato Sauce Recipe

4.60 from 5 votes

This simple sugar-free tomato sauce makes an instant elegant finish to any grilled meats like chicken breasts or fish fillets. Naturally, it's good on pasta and as a base for baked dishes like lasagna.

Prep Time5

Cook Time15

Total Time20

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: low carb pasta sauce, low carb sauce, sugar-free tomato sauce

Servings:

Author: Hallie Harron | Simple Nourished Living

Equipment

Ingredients

2 large garlic cloves
1 small onion, quartered
1 can (28 ounces) plum tomatoes, whole, peeled with juice
1/2 cup red wine
1 large pinch crushed red pepper flakes
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves
Salt and pepper

Instructions

Place the garlic and onion in a processor and pulse until finely chopped.
Place the tomatoes in a large pot with the onion mixture. Add the wine, pepper flakes and Italian seasoning. Bring to a boil, reduce to medium low heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
Remove from the heat and when cool enough to handle, place in blender with basil.
Process to a chunky puree.
Cool completely then store, covered in the refrigerator.

Notes

Serving size: 4 ounces (1/2 cup)

WW Points: 1

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0 SmartPoints (Green plan)

0 SmartPoints (Blue plan)

0 SmartPoints (Purple plan)

1 PointsPlus (Old plan)

Here's a good trick. Pour the whole tomatoes into the pot. As they begin to cook, use a kitchen shears to roughly chop them up. It's easy and avoids any mess.

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