Keto Pizza Sauce
A nostalgic, smooth-textured tomato sauce with just the right balance of sweetness, acidity, and herbs — designed to replicate frozen pizza sauce but with a high-power, clean-carb twist.
Calories 25kcal
Ingredients
- *all spices can be simply substituted with 1 TBSP bruschetta seasoning
- Tomato paste no sugar added 6 oz (170 g) For concentrated tomato flavor
- Water ¾ cup 180 g Adjust for consistency
- Olive oil or avocado oil 1 tbsp 14 g Adds richness & emulsification
- Apple cider vinegar 1 tsp 5 g For acidity balance
- Swerve® Confectioners or dash stevia
- Onion powder ½ tsp 1.2 g Classic flavor
- Garlic powder ½ tsp 1.5 g Depth & warmth
- Dried oregano 1 tsp 1 g Essential herb
- Dried basil ½ tsp 0.5 g Sweet, fragrant balance
- Sea salt ½ tsp 2.5 g Adjust to taste
- Xanthan gum optional ⅛ tsp (0.25 g) For body & freezer stability
Instructions
- Hydrate Tomato Base
- In a saucepan, whisk together tomato paste and water until smooth over low-medium heat.
- Emulsify & Season
- Stir in oil, vinegar, sweetener, and all spices/herbs. Simmer gently for 10 minutes.
- Thicken (Optional)
- If using xanthan gum, sprinkle it in very gradually, whisking constantly to avoid clumps. Simmer an additional 5–10 minutes until smooth and slightly thickened.
- Cool & Portion
- Let sauce cool. Portion into airtight containers or silicone trays for freezing.
- Use or Freeze
- Store in the fridge up to 7 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight before using.
Notes
Nutrition Facts (Per 2 tbsp / ~50g)
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 25 kcal |
| Total Fat | 2 g |
| Carbs | 3 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar Alcohols | 1.5 g |
| Net Carbs | 0.5 g |
| Protein | 0.5 g |
| Sodium | 180 mg |
🧊 Storage & Shelf Life
- Refrigerated: 5–7 days
- Frozen: Up to 3 months
- Reheat Gently: Stir well after thawing