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My Keto Pizza Sauce Is So Good, You’ll Want Pizza Every Night
Whenever I’m making pizza night low carb, this keto pizza sauce is the one I use every time. I started making it because so many store-bought sauces sneak in sugar, but honestly, now I prefer the flavor of this homemade version even more. It’s bold, rich, just the right amount of sweet and savory… and the best part? This low carb pizza sauce works with any keto pizza crust you’re using. Here’s why I think you’ll love it too:
- Tastes like the real thing – It’s got that classic, bold tomato flavor and a smooth, rich texture, just like your favorite pizzeria sauce but without the added sugar.
- Ridiculously easy – No simmering, no fuss. It’s ready in just 2 minutes with basic ingredients you probably already have, and it still tastes like it took way longer.
- Truly keto-friendly – A lot of so-called keto-friendly pizza sauces still sneak in sugar or preservatives, but this one keeps it clean without losing flavor. With less than 4g net carbs per serving, and after testing a few versions, I finally landed on one that hits all the right notes.
Once you try it, you might not go back to the store-bought stuff. Make it with me!
Ingredients & Substitutions
Here I explain the best ingredients for my easy keto pizza sauce recipe, what each one does, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card.
- Olive Oil – I like using a good extra-virgin olive oil here because it adds the best flavor, but if all you’ve got is avocado oil, that works too.
- Tomato Paste – This gives the low carb pizza sauce that bold, concentrated tomato flavor. You can use tomato sauce in a pinch, but the flavor will be milder and the sauce a bit thinner — just reduce the added water to compensate.
- Dried Herbs – I use oregano, basil, and marjoram for that classic pizza flavor. If you don’t have all three, a teaspoon of Italian seasoning will do the trick.
- Dried Spices – Garlic powder, onion powder, and fennel seed give the sauce that familiar, pizzeria-style taste. Want some heat? A pinch of red pepper flakes is great here.
- Balsamic Vinegar – Adds a little sweetness and depth. You can leave it out, or if you like a sweeter sauce, stir in a bit of Powdered Besti — it blends in easily and won’t make the sauce gritty.
- Water – Just to thin it out to your desired consistency.
- Sea Salt & Black Pepper
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How To Make Keto Pizza Sauce
I have step-by-step photos here to help you visualize the recipe. For full instructions with amounts and temperatures, see the recipe card.
- Stir it up. Just add everything to a bowl and stir until smooth. If it’s too thick for your liking, add a little extra water to thin it out.
- Use it right away. This keto pizza sauce is ready to go on whatever crust you’re using (I’ve got ideas below). No cooking needed, which is why I make it all the time!
My Recipe Tips
- For extra smooth sauce, blend everything in a blender instead of stirring. It only takes a few seconds and makes the texture super silky.
- Crush the fennel seed. I like to use the back of a spoon or a mortar and pestle because it helps release more flavor into the sauce.
- Adjust the thickness. If your sauce feels too thick, just stir in a little more water until it’s the consistency you like.
- If you have a few minutes, let the sauce rest before using. The flavors come together even more as it sits.
Keto Pizza Recipes To Make With It
This sugar free pizza sauce isn’t just for pizza. It’s perfect for keto pasta, makes a great dipping sauce for veggies, mozzarella sticks, or breadsticks, but my favorite way to use it is on homemade pizzas. Load up these crusts with cheese and all your favorite toppings:
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My low carb keto pizza sauce is rich, bold, and ready in 2 minutes with pantry staples — perfect for pizza, dipping, or even pasta night!
Instructions
[ See step photos See my tips ]Tap on the times in the instructions to start a kitchen timer.
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Stir all ingredients together, until smooth.
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If the sauce is too thick for your liking, thin out with more water.
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Maya’s Recipe Notes
Serving size: 2 tablespoons
- Tips: Check out my recipe tips above to help you get the perfect texture, boost the flavor, and make your keto pizza sauce even better with barely any effort.
- Serving ideas: Don’t miss my serving ideas for ways to use this keto pizza sauce beyond pizza. From dipping to drizzling, I’ve got plenty of tasty ideas!
- Store: Keep in an airtight container or glass jar in the refrigerator for 1-2 weeks.
- Meal prep: This keto pizza sauce keeps really well in the fridge for about a week, or freeze it in small portions so it’s ready when you need it.
- Freeze: Pour the sauce into ice crube trays and place in the freezer. Once frozen, transfer to a container and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight.
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52 Comments
Jacqueline Debono
0This is such a tasty pizza sauce. We used it on both traditional pizza dough and a cauliflower crust pizza! Yum both times!
Liz
0I have some homemade tomato paste I want to use for this recipe! Thank you!
Sharon
0I love how easy this keto pizza sauce is to make. The perfect topping on some fathead dough for pizza night.
Leslie
0The added sugar in most tomato sauces was not something I was aware of until just a few years ago! So making a sugar-free tomato sauce is so helpful!
Luke Ratford
0A fantastic pizza base sauce recipe; we all loved it for Saturday night homemade pizza night 🙂
Kim
0Delicious! Great herb blend and the balsamic just took the pizza sauce over the top!
Megs
0So easy and delicious. Thanks for another super saver and useful recipe.
Veenaazmanov
0This is so perfect when Homemade. Love to just give this healthy sauce recipe a try.
Amy L Huntley
0So much flavor for being low carb! This is my new go-to pizza sauce!
Kristyn
0Best pizza sauce!! It adds so much flavor & was a cinch to make!
Heather Perine
0We make pizza around here once a week…and this keto pizza sauce was so good! The balsamic was the key for me 🙂
Bernice
0Love this combination of herbs and the sauce is super flavourful.
Anne
0Tasty sauce and I love how easy it is to make!
Veronika Sykorova
0This pizza sauce had so much flavor! Using store-bought is frustrating because it’s hard to find one that’s low in sugar, there’s always some added. Glad I have this recipe now!
Scarlet
0Wow. That was the easiest pizza sauce ever! Yummy too!
Amy L Huntley
0This pizza sauce has so much flavor and is simple to make too!
Jess
0I had no clue that pizza sauce was not already keto! Thank you for sharing this recipe.
Kristyn
0What a great sauce!! I will be making a big batch so that I can put it in jars & store! Having it made saves so much time & tastes so much better than store bought!
Taylor
0This pizza sauce was PERFECT for my cauliflower crust pizza! It was super easy and quick to whip up, and it really did taste better than any store bought sauce I’ve bought. This is definitely going to be my go-to recipe when making homemade pizza from now on!