Low Carb Pasta with Peas
Discover a vibrant twist on a classic dish with this Low Carb Pasta with Peas recipe! Perfect for health-conscious foodies, this dish swaps traditional pasta for low-carb options like almond flour pasta, delivering a guilt-free, yet indulgent meal. Tossed in a creamy, garlicky Parmesan sauce, every bite is elevated with the freshness of tender peas, zesty lemon zest, and fragrant basil. Ready in just 30 minutes, this quick and easy recipe is ideal for weeknight dinners while catering to anyone following keto or low-carb diets. Finish with a sprinkle of cheese and fresh basil for a restaurant-worthy presentation that'll have everyone coming back for seconds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 ounces Low-carb pasta (such as almond flour pasta)
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 3 tablespoons Grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup Fresh or frozen peas
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh basil, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the low-carb pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta and set aside, reserving 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water.
In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the olive oil. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute, until fragrant.
Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Cook for about 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until slightly thickened.
Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce is smooth.
Add the peas to the sauce and cook for 2-3 minutes until heated through. If using fresh peas, cook until they are tender.
Season the sauce with salt and black pepper.
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat the noodles in the sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add some of the reserved pasta cooking water, a little at a time, until desired consistency is reached.
Stir in the fresh basil and lemon zest, and mix well to combine.
Serve immediately, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese and basil if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1704 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 131.3 g | 168% | |
| Saturated Fat | 57.7 g | 288% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 255 mg | 85% | |
| Sodium | 1638 mg | 71% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 48.4 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.8 g | 74% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.0 g | ||
| Protein | 48.9 g | 98% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 354 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 7.4 mg | 41% | |
| Potassium | 764 mg | 16% | |
*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.
