Easy Keto Low Carb Pasta Recipe
This easy keto pasta recipe is quick to make and perfect for those on a low carb diet. Add this simple recipe to your keto menu planning.
This low carb pasta is made completely from scratch and is the perfect base for your favorite keto pasta sauce!
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When I switched to a ketogenic lifestyle and lost 85 pounds I totally thought that pasta would be lost to me. But it’s not! And today I am excited to share my super easy (I promise!) keto pasta recipe with y’all!
Two-Ingredient Keto Pasta
Traditional pasta has ingredients like; wheat flour, high fructose corn syrup, hydrolyzed soy protein, interesterified soybean oil and wheat gluten that are not keto!
The not so secret ingredient in this recipe is cheese, a staple when following a keto diet! Combining mozzarella cheese and egg yolk is the key to creating the fathead dough used in this recipe.
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How to make keto pasta:
Ingredients:
- 2 cups mozzarella, shredded
- 2 egg yolks, room temperature
This easy recipe makes two servings of pasta with three net carbs each.
Directions:
1. Place the mozzarella cheese into a microwave safe bowl. Microwave on high in 30 second intervals, stirring between, until the cheese is completely melted. This usually takes about 2 minutes.
2. Add the cheese mixture to the stand mixer and allow it to cool for 1-2 minutes.
3. Add the egg yolks and mix until a soft dough forms. Scrape down the sides and remove cheese from the paddle with a rubber spatula if necessary.
4. Place the dough ball between two sheets of plastic wrap and use a rolling pin to flatten it into a rectangular shape about 1/8″ thick.
Tip: a piece of parchment paper works for this step too.
5. Refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes.
Tip: almond flour or coconut flour can be used to keep the dough from sticking to surfaces.
6. Use a pizza cutter to cut the pasta dough into thin strips and refrigerate overnight or a minimum of 8 hours to firm up.
How to use keto pasta noodles:
- Place noodles gently into boiling water.
- Simmer for 30 seconds, stir carefully.
- Drain pasta and rinse under cold water before adding your favorite sauce.
How to store keto pasta noodles:
These keto noodles are best used right away but can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for a week or in the freezer for up to three months.
They are perfect to pair with your favorite low carb pasta sauce and topped with shredded cheese.
Keto pasta options:
Use any of these simple ingredients to change up this easy keto recipe to your liking!
- tomato sauce
- herb and garlic cream cheese
- bacon bits
- chicken broth
- italian seasoning
- cherry tomatoes
- shredded parmesan cheese
- shredded mozzarella cheese
- onion powder
- garlic powder
- fresh garlic
- pine nuts
- ground beef
- garlic butter
- different types of cheese
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Tips for keto cooking:
- Find low carb substitutions for your current favorite recipes. Like cauliflower instead of perogies and radishes instead of potatoes.
- Maintain a healthy balance of protein and fats. Sometimes its hard to get enough fat and/or protein in a ketogenic diet so be sure to include a balance of both in your dishes.
- Plan ahead and use tools like this Meal Planning Printable to reach maximum success.
- Find recipes that you love, like this Bacon Cheeseburger Casserole, Taco Bake and Hamburger Soup, and use them in your weekly rotation.
- Be sure to stock the kitchen with helpful tools like this food scale, these measuring cups and a Kitchen Aid mixer.
I love that we don’t have to miss out on regular pasta and traditional noodles! Try this low carb recipe, I bet that the whole family will love it. It’s replaced zucchini noodles at my house!
Be sure to check out more of my keto recipes for lots of delicious meal ideas. Like mixing this homemade keto pasta with my favorite pasta sauce that we like to make from scratch!
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Easy Keto Low Carb Pasta Recipe
This easy keto pasta recipe is quick to make and perfect for those on a low carb diet. Add this simple recipe to your keto menu planning.
Ingredients
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 2 egg yolks, room temperature
Instructions
1. Place the mozzarella cheese into a microwave safe dish. Microwave on high in 30 second intervals, stirring between, until the cheese is completely melted. This usually takes about 2 minutes.
2. Add the cheese mixture to the stand mixer and allow it to cool for 1-2 minutes.
3. Add the egg yolks and mix until a soft dough forms. Scrape down the sides and remove cheese from the paddle with a rubber spatula if necessary.
4. Place the dough ball between two sheets of plastic wrap and use a rolling pin to flatten it into a rectangular shape about 1/8" thick.
5. Refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes.
Tip: almond flour can be used to keep the dough from sticking to surfaces.
6. Use a pizza cutter to cut the pasta dough into thin strips and refrigerate overnight or a minimum of 8 hours to firm up.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 2 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 391Total Fat: 30gSaturated Fat: 16gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 273mgSodium: 710mgCarbohydrates: 3gFiber: 0gSugar: 1gProtein: 28g
All values are approximate and based on ingredients used by the recipe writer. Always calculate your own individual nutritional values for the most accurate calculation.
