Keto Pasta with Spinach
Indulge in a low-carb twist on a classic comfort dish with this creamy, flavorful Keto Pasta with Spinach. This recipe features keto-friendly pasta, like shirataki or zucchini noodles, tossed in a rich sauce of heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and fragrant sautéed garlic. The star ingredient—fresh spinach—adds a vibrant, nutritious touch while harmoniously blending with warming spices like nutmeg and optional red pepper flakes for a hint of spice. Ready in just 25 minutes, this dish is perfect for busy weeknights or a guilt-free indulgence. Garnish with fresh parsley for a bright finish, and enjoy a keto-friendly dinner that’s as satisfying as it is healthy.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 ounces Keto-friendly pasta (such as shirataki noodles or zucchini noodles)
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 6 cups Fresh spinach, roughly chopped
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 3 ounces Parmesan cheese, grated
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Nutmeg, ground
- 0.25 teaspoon Red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Begin by preparing your keto-friendly pasta according to the package instructions. If using shirataki noodles, rinse them under cold water and dry them well; if using zucchini noodles, spiralize them and pat dry with paper towels.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until it becomes fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
Add the chopped spinach to the skillet and cook, stirring frequently, until it wilts down, about 2-3 minutes.
Pour in the heavy cream and stir to combine with the spinach. Allow the mixture to come to a gentle simmer.
Add the grated Parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper, nutmeg, and optional red pepper flakes to the simmering cream and spinach. Stir until the cheese is melted and fully incorporated, creating a creamy sauce. Let it simmer for another 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
Toss in the prepared keto pasta and gently mix until the noodles are well coated in the creamy spinach sauce.
Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt or pepper if needed.
Serve immediately, garnished with chopped parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1525 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 135.4 g | 174% | |
| Saturated Fat | 69.5 g | 348% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 325 mg | 108% | |
| Sodium | 3007 mg | 131% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 23.0 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.5 g | 48% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.7 g | ||
| Protein | 46.5 g | 93% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1339 mg | 103% | |
| Iron | 10.7 mg | 59% | |
| Potassium | 2165 mg | 46% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
