Keto pasta recipes
Keto Cheesy Chicken Stuffed Zucchini Boats[edit | edit source]
Ingredients:
- 4 zucchinis, halved
- Egg whites from 2 eggs
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese (or ricotta cheese for a creamier texture)
- 1 cup cooked chicken, diced
- 1 cup keto-friendly spaghetti sauce (low-carb)
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Scoop out the center of the zucchinis to create a "boat".
- In a mixing bowl, combine egg whites, mozzarella cheese, cottage cheese, and chicken. Mix well.
- Fill zucchini boats with the cheese and chicken mixture.
- Place the stuffed zucchinis in a prepared 13x9 inch baking dish.
- Pour spaghetti sauce over the top.
- Sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
- Bake, covered, for 15 minutes. Uncover and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until bubbly.
Keto Spinach and Ricotta Zucchini Boats[edit | edit source]
Ingredients:
- 4 zucchinis, halved
- 1 cup keto-friendly spaghetti sauce (low-carb)
- 1 cup spinach, cooked and squeezed dry
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese, divided
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Scoop out the center of the zucchinis to create a "boat".
- Spread half of the spaghetti sauce at the bottom of an 11x7x1 1/2 inch baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, combine spinach, ricotta cheese, 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, pepper, and nutmeg. Mix well.
- Fill zucchini boats with the spinach mixture.
- Place the stuffed zucchinis in the baking dish.
- Pour the remaining spaghetti sauce over the top.
- Bake, covered, for 35 minutes, or until bubbly.
- Sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 cup parmesan cheese before serving.
Keto Alfredo Zoodles[edit | edit source]
Ingredients:
- 2 large zucchinis, spiralized into noodles
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional for garnish)
Instructions:
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a light simmer. Reduce heat and stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Add the zoodles to the pan and toss to coat with the Alfredo sauce. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until zoodles are al dente.
- Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with chopped parsley, if desired.
Keto Pesto Chicken over Zoodles[edit | edit source]
Ingredients:
- 2 large zucchinis, spiralized into noodles
- 2 boneless chicken breasts, sliced
- 1/4 cup pesto sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese, for garnish
Instructions:
- In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add sliced chicken breasts and cook until golden brown and cooked through.
- Stir in pesto sauce and mix until chicken is well coated.
- In a separate skillet, sauté zoodles in a bit of olive oil for 2-3 minutes or until al dente.
- Plate zoodles and top with pesto chicken. Season with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with grated Parmesan cheese.
Keto Spaghetti Squash Carbonara[edit | edit source]
Ingredients:
- 1 medium spaghetti squash
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 oz pancetta or bacon, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional for garnish)
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Cut spaghetti squash in half lengthwise and scoop out seeds.
- Place spaghetti squash cut side down on a baking sheet. Bake for 30-40 minutes or until tender.
- Once cooked, use a fork to scrape the insides of the spaghetti squash to create "noodles".
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs and Parmesan cheese. Set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook pancetta or bacon until crispy. Add minced garlic and sauté for a minute.
- Reduce heat to low and add spaghetti squash noodles to the skillet. Toss to combine.
- Slowly pour the egg and cheese mixture into the skillet, constantly stirring to ensure the eggs don't scramble.
- Once the sauce has thickened and coats the spaghetti squash noodles, season with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with chopped parsley, if desired.
More keto friendly pasta recipes[edit | edit source]
- Stuffed shells
- Spinach stuffed pasta shells
- Spicy shrimp stuffed shells salad
- Stuffed shell appetizers
- Stuffed shells florentine low fat
- Cheesy shells and green beans
- Vegetarian stuffed pasta shells
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