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Keto Italian Meat Sauce

July 20, 2018 by Keto Cooking Christian 17 Comments

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This meat sauce is packed with all the traditional Italian flavors, basil, Italian sausage, garlic, a little Pinot Grigio and of course tomato! 

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If you like Italian food, this is a great recipe to have in your back pocket! With this easy Keto spaghetti sauce recipe, you will never want to buy the stuff in the jar again!

Keto Italian Meat Sauce in white bowl

You can serve this sauce over zucchini noodles and in low carb lasagna. Like most authentic Italian meat sauce recipes, using a combination of ground beef and Italian sausage creates phenomenal layers of flavor. Enjoy with Palmini noodles, which makes a great Low Carb pasta substitute!

Palmini spaghetti and meat sauce in bowl with grated cheese on top

You'll want to make a double batch of this amazing homemade Keto spaghetti sauce, so you can freeze the leftovers to enjoy another time!

Homemade Keto Italian Meat Sauce Ingredients

  • Grass-fed Ground Beef- 85%
  • Sweet Italian Sausage
  • Organic Crushed Tomatoes
  • Fresh Basil
  • Fresh Garlic Clove
  • White Wine
  • Olive Oil
  • Salt and Pepper

*Exact measurements are listed in the recipe card below.

How to Make Low Carb Spaghetti Sauce

Start by adding the ground beef and sausage to a pot or Dutch oven. Break up the meat with a spatula and cook over medium heat until browned. Make sure you get some good color!

Remove the meat, drain it and set it aside. Next, add in the olive oil and garlic. Sauté the garlic for 20 to 30 seconds being very careful not to burn it!

Once the garlic is sautéed, you'll deglaze the bottom of the pot with the wine, scraping up all those delicious little brown bits.  Look at all that flavor!!!

Next goes in the tomatoes, basil, salt and pepper. Stir really well to make sure everything is incorporated.

homemade Italian meat sauce keto low carb

Finally, just add the meat back into the pot and simmer on medium-low for 30 minutes, with a lid offset. You will want to stir the sauce occasionally making sure to scrape down the sides.

Italian meat sauce in pot with spoon holding some up

Before serving, sprinkle with a generous amount of parmesan cheese. Don't be stingy, you can never have enough cheese!

Voilà! Your homemade Keto spaghetti sauce is ready to serve over zucchini noodles, spaghetti squash, Palmini noodles or shirataki noodles.

Palmini noodles with Italian meat sauce

Are Palmini Noodles Keto Friendly?

Absolutely! Palmini is harvested from the heart of palm trees. And because it is made from a low carb vegetable and does not contain ANY grains, like traditional pasta, Palmini makes the perfect noodle substitution.

can of Palmini noodles

The only thing missing is a warm Italian breadstick! This is truly the most amazing comfort food you could ask for.

slice of zucchini lasagna with basil garnish on white plate

The rich and robust flavors of this low carb "pasta" sauce makes it very versatile to use in other Italian dish recipes like this Zucchini Lasagna or even these Lasagna Stuffed Zucchini Boats.

Keto Italian Meat Sauce in white bowl

Are There Carbs in Tomato Sauce?

The amount of carbs in tomato sauce varies based on the brand. Because many companies add sugar to their tomato sauce, it's always best to use canned tomatoes (or fresh tomatoes) so that you can control what ingredients you use.

This low carb Italian meat sauce recipe only has approximately 4 net carbs per serving! The carbs come from natural sugar found in the tomatoes, not from added sugar.

Variations to Consider for Low Carb "Pasta" Sauce...

  • For an extra hearty sauce, you can add mushrooms. You can even use different types of mushrooms for added texture.
  • If you want a vegetarian sauce, you can just leave out the meat and use mushrooms, grated celery and carrots for a meatless bolognese.
  • To add a little kick, add red pepper flakes. Easy does it though, a little goes a long way.
  • This recipe calls for crushed tomatoes but you can use canned whole tomatoes and crush them yourself.
  • If you're a fan of bell pepper, chop ½ cup and add it while sautéing your onions. Orange, yellow and red bell peppers have a milder flavor than green and will not overpower the sauce.
Keto Italian Meat Sauce in bowl with spoonful

More Keto and Low Carb Sauces...

  • Easy Alfredo Sauce
  • Hollandaise Sauce
  • Easy Keto Cheese Sauce
  • Quick & Easy Marinara Sauce
  • Béarnaise Sauce with a Twist
Palmini spaghetti and meat sauce in bowl with grated cheese on top

More Keto and Low Carb Italian inspired recipes...

  • Italian Breadsticks
  • Creamy Tuscan Chicken Skillet
  • Keto Meatballs Italian Style
  • Chicken Parmesan Casserole
  • Chicken Florentine Casserole
  • Instant Pot Chicken Marsala
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Keto Italian Meat Sauce

Made with traditional Italian flavors, this Keto spaghetti meat sauce is absolutely delicious! Use Palmini noodles as a substitute for spaghetti and enjoy.
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Total Time 35 mins
Author: Julianne
Course: Main Course, sauce
Calories: 210
Servings: 8

INGREDIENTS

  • ¾ pound grass-fed ground beef, I use 85%
  • ½ pound ground sweet Italian sausage
  • 1 28 ounce can organic crushed tomatoes, lowest carb/no salt
  • 1 tablespoon fresh basil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • ⅓ cup white wine, I use Pinot Grigio
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Olive oil

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Add the ground beef and sausage to a pot and brown over medium heat.  Get some good color before draining.  Add the olive oil and sauté the garlic for 20 seconds, careful not to burn it!
  • Deglaze the pot with the wine, scraping up the brown bits.  Then add in the tomatoes, basil, salt pepper and stir.  Add the meat back into the pot and simmer on medium-low for 30 minutes, with a lid offset.
  • Serve over zoodles, spaghetti squash or shirataki noodles.

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Nutrition Facts
Keto Italian Meat Sauce
Amount Per Serving
Calories 210 Calories from Fat 108
% Daily Value*
Fat 12g18%
Saturated Fat 4g25%
Carbohydrates 7g2%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 16g32%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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KidShelleen
January 9, 2021 1:12 pm

4 stars
I don't remember reading about sauteing onions. When does this happen?

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Sue
October 20, 2020 9:25 am

5 stars
What is a serving size for the Keto Italian Sauce?

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Teresa
October 10, 2020 10:42 pm

4 stars
I have made this several times now and it’s very good! I did add a little garlic powder as well because I like a lot of garlic!

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Cheryl
April 7, 2020 10:31 pm

What brand of sweet Italian sausage do you use? Ground?

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Jon
March 18, 2020 2:59 pm

Sounds great, I want to make this, but how much olive oil?

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nancy gold
October 5, 2019 10:39 am

I am allergic to almonds!!! What can I use to substitute almond flour?

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Keto Cooking Christian
October 5, 2019 12:24 pm
Reply to  nancy gold

No worries, there are no almonds or almond flour in this recipe 🙂

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Walter
September 10, 2019 6:01 pm

5 stars
Hi Julianne
Your sauce was fabulous I didn’t have the white wine so I used cooking sherry the best meat sauce I’ve ever made thanks for your hard work and have a blessed da

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Keto Cooking Christian
September 10, 2019 7:34 pm
Reply to  Walter

Hi Walter,
So glad to hear you enjoyed the sauce and subbing with cooking sherry was a great idea, thanks for sharing!

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Pam Gimnich
July 26, 2019 10:06 am

Can you make it without the wine

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Keto Cooking Christian
July 26, 2019 10:09 am
Reply to  Pam Gimnich

Hi Pam,
You can, and maybe just sub with a little chicken or beef stock. It will change the flavor slightly, but will still taste great 🙂

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Angela
May 22, 2019 4:00 pm

5 stars
This was the best sauce did the zucchini lasagna it was awesome.Thank you so much for this recipe.

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Keto Cooking Christian
May 22, 2019 4:08 pm
Reply to  Angela

Hi Angela,
Glad to hear you liked the sauce and zucchini lasagna 🙂

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Rose
March 17, 2019 3:33 pm

Can ground turkey be used instead of ground beef?

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Keto Cooking Christian
March 17, 2019 3:35 pm
Reply to  Rose

Sure, but it will of course take on a bit of a different flavor.

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Kimberly
January 16, 2019 7:19 am

5 stars
Absolutely delicious, and so easy. Thank you!

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Keto Cooking Christian
January 16, 2019 9:46 am
Reply to  Kimberly

Hi Kimberly,
I'm glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for stopping by to let me know 🙂

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