Keto Penne Pasta with Meat Sauce
Indulge in a low-carb twist on a classic Italian favorite with this Keto Penne Pasta with Meat Sauce! This hearty and satisfying recipe features keto-friendly penne pasta tossed in a rich, garlicky tomato sauce loaded with perfectly seasoned ground beef and aromatic Italian herbs. With just 10 minutes of prep and simple ingredients like olive oil, canned tomato sauce, and Parmesan cheese, this dish brings comforting flavors to the table while keeping carbs in check. Garnished with fresh basil and a sprinkle of Parmesan, it’s a flavorful and wholesome meal perfect for your keto lifestyle. Ready in under an hour, this easy-to-make recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 ounces Keto-friendly penne pasta
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 pound Ground beef
- 1 medium Onion, diced
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 15 ounces Canned tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Red pepper flakes (optional)
- 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons Fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
Begin by bringing a large pot of water to a boil. Once boiling, add a little salt and the keto-friendly penne pasta. Cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil. Once hot, add the diced onions and sauté until they become translucent, about 4-5 minutes.
Add the minced garlic to the onions and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Increase the heat to medium-high and add the ground beef to the skillet. Cook, breaking the meat apart with a wooden spoon, until it is fully browned and no pink remains, about 6-8 minutes.
Once the beef is browned, drain any excess fat from the skillet and return it to the heat.
Stir in the canned tomato sauce, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Mix well to combine.
Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally to allow the flavors to meld.
Once the sauce has thickened, add the cooked penne pasta to the skillet and toss to coat it evenly with the meat sauce.
Serve the pasta in bowls, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese and freshly chopped basil.
Enjoy your Keto Penne Pasta with Meat Sauce hot!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
613 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 34.7 g | 45% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.5 g | 57% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 81 mg | 27% | |
| Sodium | 868 mg | 38% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 18.7 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.2 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.5 g | ||
| Protein | 42.9 g | 86% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 143 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 5.2 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 719 mg | 15% | |
*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.
