This Easy Sugar Free Marinara Sauce is a quick recipe that uses crushed tomatoes and herbs to create the best sauce to use for pasta, spaghetti, pizza, or zoodles! You can add in red pepper if you wish!
This post contains affiliate links. Please read my full disclosure here.
Table of Contents
Carbs are in Tomatoes
A whole tomato (about 2 ⅖') has 3.5 grams of total carbs, 2.5 grams of which are sugar. Tomatoes spread among multiple servings will work well for daily keto macros. You can read more about Tomato Nutrition Facts and Carbs here.
How to Make Sugar Free Marinara Sauce
Detailed measurements and full instructions can be found in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- Saute onions in a pot with olive oil and garlic until translucent.
- Add in crushed tomatoes, spices, and dry, white wine.
- Cover the pot and lower the heat. Simmer for 20-25 minutes.
How to Make Sweet Marinara Sauce
Sometimes I like to sweeten my marinara. You can start with a teaspoon of granulated monkfruit sweetener.
Pair With These Recipes
Million Dollar Spaghetti (Cheesy and Baked)
Chicken Spaghetti with Rotel
Spaghetti with Sausage
Sugar Free Marinara Sauce
Want to save this recipe for later?
I'll email it to you, so you can come back to it later! You will also get our free digital cookbook with 30-Minute One-Pot Recipes and weekly recipes and tips.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ cup chopped onion
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 28 oz crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 tablespoon basil fresh
- ⅓ cup dry white wine I use Pinot Grigio
- 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 bay leaf
Instructions
- In a large saucepan or Dutch Oven heat olive oil, onions, and garlic. Cook until the onions are translucent and fragrant.
- Add tomatoes, Italian seasoning, oregano, basil, salt, pepper and wine. Top with the bay leaf.
- Cook for 20 minutes on low.
- Open and remove the bay leaf before serving.
Nutrition
Nutrition Data
Macros are provided as a courtesy and should not be construed as a guarantee. This information is calculated using MyFitnessPal.com. To obtain the most accurate nutritional information in a given recipe, you should calculate the nutritional information with the actual ingredients used in your recipe, using your preferred nutrition calculator. You are solely responsible for ensuring that any nutritional information provided is accurate, complete, and useful.
Want to save this recipe for later?
I'll email it to you, so you can come back to it later! You will also get our free digital cookbook with 30-Minute One-Pot Recipes and weekly recipes and tips.
Tammy says
Thanks for the recipe. What is the serving size?
Fitoru says
So there is also a keto marinara? I have been searching for this kind of recipe too.
staysnatched says
Yes, this is keto friendly marinara.
fitoru.com says
This easy keto low carbs marinara sauce is a must try. This would surely mean a lot. Thanks for sharing this one out.
staysnatched says
You're welcome! I'm glad you enjoyed the recipe!
Rebecca Miller says
I don’t have wine could what could I substitute it with?
staysnatched says
Simply omit.
Linda says
Very good!! I added a little Monkfruit sweetener to cut the acidity.
staysnatched says
I'm glad you enjoyed it.
Jess says
I’ve made this many time. It’s really good and way cheaper than buying to store bought stuff.
Jess says
* the store bought stuff🤪
Amparo says
Hi.. can you freeze the sauce?
staysnatched says
Sure!