Step 1

Measure the onion powder, basil, oregano and red pepper flakes into a small bowl. Chop the parsley and add it to the bowl. Open the can of tomato sauce.

Step 2

Pour the olive oil into a small sauce pan and add the pressed garlic. Turn the heat to medium and cook until the garlic is fragrant and loses its raw smell.

Step 3

Pour the tomato sauce into the pan and add the chopped parsley and dried seasonings. Add half of the sweetener and taste, adding the rest if needed. Simmer about 5 minutes or until the sauce darkens slightly and no longer smells raw.

Step 4

Cool and store in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze until needed. Thaw in the refrigerator.

Step 5

Makes 1 cup of sauce with 8, 2-tbsp servings at 1.25 NET CARBS PER SERVING.