Go Back
Print Recipe
3.50 from 122 votes

Low-Carb Marinara Sauce

5 minutes
Calories: 160kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes (or regular tomatoes, chopped, 150 g / 5.3 oz)
  • 1 cup fresh basil
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 shallots (or small white onion
  • 1/4 cup tomato purée (or regular tomatoes, chopped, 150 g / 5.3 oz)
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil (or regular tomatoes, chopped, 150 g / 5.3 oz)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt (or regular tomatoes, chopped, 150 g / 5.3 oz)
  • freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Wash and drain the tomatoes and fresh basil.
  • Peel the onion and garlic.
  • Place most of the ingredients in a food processor and blend until smooth.
  • You may need to dice the onion and mash the garlic before to make sure there are no large pieces left.
  • If you prefer a chunky texture, leave some tomatoes and basil aside, dice and add to the smooth sauce.
  • When done, place in an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to a week.
  • To keep it fresh for longer, pour a thin layer of extra virgin olive oil on top and store for up to 2 weeks.
  • Marinara sauce is perfect as topping on low-carb pizza!