Keto Spaghetti Sauce Recipe – 2 Net Carbs
March 3rd, 2026 9:59 PM Mr. Q Categories: Keto
Description
A rich, hearty homemade keto spaghetti sauce made with ground beef, whole peeled tomatoes, garlic, herbs, and olive oil. This low-carb sauce avoids added sugar and uses simple ingredients to create a flavorful meat sauce perfect for zucchini noodles, spaghetti squash, or other keto pasta alternatives.
Prep & Cook Time
- Prep: 10 minutes
- Cook: 1 hour
- Total Time: about 1 hour 10 minutes
- Serves: about 12 servings
Ingredients
☐ 2 tablespoons olive oil
☐ 2 ounces salt pork, diced
☐ ½ cup diced onion
☐ 2 cloves garlic, minced
☐ 1 pound lean ground beef
☐ Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
☐ 56 ounces canned whole peeled tomatoes
☐ 1 tablespoon sugar-free granulated sweetener
☐ Pinch dried oregano
☐ 6 fresh basil leaves, chopped (or ½ teaspoon dried basil)
Prep List
☐ Dice salt pork
☐ Dice onion
☐ Mince garlic
☐ Chop fresh basil if using
☐ Open and prepare canned whole tomatoes
Instructions
☐ Heat olive oil in a large heavy pot over medium heat
☐ Add diced salt pork and cook until the fat is rendered
☐ Remove salt pork with a slotted spoon and discard, leaving fat in the pot
☐ Add onion and garlic and sauté until translucent (about 5–8 minutes)
☐ Add ground beef and cook until browned and crumbly
☐ Season meat with salt and pepper
☐ (Optional) Blend whole tomatoes if you prefer a smoother sauce
☐ Add tomatoes to the pot and stir them into the meat mixture
☐ Stir in sweetener, oregano, and basil
☐ Cover and simmer for at least 1 hour to develop flavor
☐ Taste and adjust seasoning before serving
Tips & Variations
- Use Italian sausage or ground turkey instead of ground beef
- Skip salt pork or replace it with bacon or pancetta
- Blend tomatoes first if you prefer a smooth sauce
- Add red pepper flakes for a spicy version
- Serve over spaghetti squash, zucchini noodles, or shirataki noodles
Nutrition
- About 131 calories per serving
- Approximately 5 g of carbohydrates per serving
- Around 3 g fiber per serving (≈2 g net carbs)
- About 8 g protein and 9 g fat per serving
Meal Prep & Storage
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 4 days
- Freeze portions up to 3 months
- Reheat on stovetop or microwave until warmed through
- Sauce flavor improves after sitting overnight
- Great for batch cooking and freezing in meal-size portions
Reference
Jennifer Banz – Homemade Keto Spaghetti Sauce Recipe – 2 Net Carbs
https://jenniferbanz.com/keto-spaghetti-sauce