Italian Red Pepper and Tomato Sauce

About

This quick and easy Keto sauce is rich with fats and flavor. Our simple low carb sauce is prepared with roasted red bell pepper, sundried tomatoes, a hint of zesty lemon, aromatic fresh basil, fragrant garlic, and blended with a hearty helping of heavy cream. Perfect to use as a low carb sauce to bring flavor and added fats to your favorite savory Keto recipes.

What Kind of Peppers Can I Use?

We have used store-bought ready roasted jarred bell peppers for our creamy Keto sauce. We recommend using whole roasted peppers preserved in oil, free from added sugars. If you prefer, you can roast your own bell peppers. Roast whole red peppers at 400 degrees for 40 minutes, turning halfway through. The peppers should be soft and lightly charred. Peel away the skin and use the peppers as needed.

How to Use Keto Red Pepper and Tomato Sauce

This easy Keto sauce makes a versatile accompaniment to bring flavor and fats to your low carb meals. The sauce is perfect stirred through Keto pastas or heated through and served with cooked chicken or pork. Why not try with our Keto chicken pasta with red pepper sauce? You can find this recipe in our mains section.

Ingredients

4 pieces sundried tomatoes in oil by pastene
1 teaspoon lemon peel or zest raw
1 clove garlic
⅔ cup whipped cream, aersosol, heavy cream
½ cup, whole pieces basil, fresh
½ medium – 2 1/2" diameter x 2 3/4" red bell peppers, sweet, raw or blanched, marinated in oil mixture
½ teaspoon salt, sea salt
⅛ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Add the bell pepper, sundried tomatoes, lemon zest, basil, salt and pepper to a food processor. Peel the garlic and add. You may add more or less garlic as desired.
Blend the ingredients together to combine. You should have a chunky sauce consistency. Add the heavy cream to the food processor.
Blend the cream and vegetable mixture together until you have a smooth sauce. Taste the mixture and adjust seasonings as necessary. You may add more lemon, salt and pepper as desired. Stir through low carb spaghetti or heat through and use as a sauce for cooked meats.