Low Carb Pasta with Vodka Sauce
Indulge in a comforting, guilt-free twist on an Italian classic with this Low Carb Pasta with Vodka Sauce. This recipe swaps traditional pasta for tender, spiralized zucchini noodles, keeping it light yet satisfying. The luscious vodka sauce is the star of the dish, featuring a creamy blend of caramelized tomato paste, vodka, and heavy cream, elevated with the savory richness of Parmesan cheese and a hint of spice from red pepper flakes. Quick and easy to prepare, this dish comes together in just 35 minutes, making it perfect for a weeknight dinner or a cozy date night. Garnish with fresh basil leaves for a fragrant finishing touch, and enjoy all the indulgent flavors of pasta without the extra carbs. Perfect for low-carb and keto diets, this recipe is a delicious way to savor a creamy, velvety vodka sauce guilt-free!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium Zucchini
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon Red pepper flakes
- 0.5 cup Tomato paste
- 0.5 cup Vodka
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 0.5 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
- 0.25 cup Fresh basil leaves
Instructions
Using a spiralizer, cut the zucchini into noodles. Set aside.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes, sautéing until fragrant, around 1-2 minutes.
Add the tomato paste to the skillet and cook, stirring regularly, for about 2-3 minutes until it caramelizes slightly.
Carefully add the vodka to the tomato paste mixture. Bring to a simmer and allow the alcohol to cook off for 2-3 minutes, reducing slightly.
Slowly stir in the heavy cream, mixing until the sauce is smooth and well blended. Reduce the heat to low.
Add Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper to the sauce, stirring continuously until the cheese melts completely and the sauce is creamy.
In a separate pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium heat. Add the zucchini noodles and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until just tender. Do not overcook, as they should retain a slight crunch.
Combine the sautéed zucchini noodles with the vodka sauce in the skillet. Toss to coat the noodles evenly with the sauce.
Serve immediately, garnished with fresh basil leaves.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1894 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 123.2 g | 158% | |
| Saturated Fat | 61.1 g | 306% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 280 mg | 93% | |
| Sodium | 10656 mg | 463% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 87.5 g | 32% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.8 g | 46% | |
| Total Sugars | 70.7 g | ||
| Protein | 30.6 g | 61% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 636 mg | 49% | |
| Iron | 7.2 mg | 40% | |
| Potassium | 3132 mg | 67% | |
*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.
