Low Carb Creamy Tuna Pasta
Satisfy your comfort food cravings guilt-free with this Low Carb Creamy Tuna Pasta! Featuring tender shirataki noodles as a low-carb alternative, this dish pairs perfectly with a velvety sauce of heavy cream, grated Parmesan, and hint of garlic. Packed with protein from canned tuna and enhanced by the bright addition of fresh spinach and lemon zest, this recipe delivers a rich, flavorful meal that's both nutritious and indulgent. Ready in under 30 minutes, it's perfect for busy weeknights or when you need a quick yet satisfying dinner. Keto-friendly and delightfully creamy, this tuna pasta will become a go-to favorite for low-carb pasta lovers.
Log this recipe in SnapCalorie
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 16 oz Shirataki noodles
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 10 oz Canned tuna, drained
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 cups Spinach, fresh
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
Instructions
Rinse the shirataki noodles thoroughly under cold water for a few minutes to remove any residual odor, then drain well.
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Add the drained tuna to the skillet, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook for another 2 minutes.
Pour in the heavy cream and bring it to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low and add the Parmesan cheese, stirring until the cheese has melted and the sauce is creamy.
Place the shirataki noodles into the skillet and toss them in the creamy sauce until well coated.
Add the fresh spinach to the skillet, stirring until it wilts slightly, about 2 minutes.
Season the mixture with salt, black pepper, and lemon zest. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Serve the pasta hot, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1723 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 124.9 g | 160% | |
| Saturated Fat | 61.2 g | 306% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 388 mg | 129% | |
| Sodium | 3973 mg | 173% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 29.2 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.8 g | 60% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.9 g | ||
| Protein | 101.3 g | 203% | |
| Vitamin D | 19.0 mcg | 95% | |
| Calcium | 870 mg | 67% | |
| Iron | 11.6 mg | 64% | |
| Potassium | 2718 mg | 58% | |
*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.
