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Keto Spaghetti Sauce

A simple, low-carb tomato sauce made with aromatic vegetables and fresh basil.
Prep Time1 minute
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time41 minutes
Servings: 12 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 2 stalks celery finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 54 ounces crushed tomatoes canned
  • 1/4 cup basil roughly chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  • Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat until hot but not smoking.
  • Add the finely chopped onion, finely chopped celery, and minced garlic to the pan and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the canned crushed tomatoes, roughly chopped basil, salt, and black pepper to the saucepan and stir to combine.
  • Bring the sauce to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low and cover partially.
  • Let the sauce simmer gently on low heat, uncovered or partially covered, for 40 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Remove the sauce from the heat and serve immediately, or let it cool completely before storing.

Equipment

  • Large Saucepan
  • wooden spoon or spatula
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board

Notes

  • Store sauce covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
  • Freeze leftover sauce in a shallow container for up to 6 months.