Low Carb Penne Pasta with Tomato Basil Sauce
Indulge in a guilt-free Italian-inspired delight with this Low Carb Penne Pasta with Tomato Basil Sauce recipe, perfect for health-conscious foodies seeking bold flavors without compromising their diet. Crafted with shirataki penne pasta—known for its minimal carbs and calorie count—this dish is paired with a fragrant, homemade tomato basil sauce that bursts with the sweetness of fresh cherry tomatoes, the richness of olive oil, and the aromatic touch of garlic and basil. Each forkful is laced with the comforting embrace of grated Parmesan cheese, offering a deliciously creamy finish. With just 30 minutes of prep and cook time, this gluten-free, keto-friendly recipe is an ideal choice for a quick and wholesome family dinner. Serve it hot and bask in the flavors of a high-quality yet low-carb pasta experience!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams Shirataki Penne Pasta
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 400 grams Cherry Tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste
- 15 leaves Fresh Basil Leaves
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 50 grams Grated Parmesan Cheese
Instructions
Start by preparing the shirataki penne pasta. Rinse the pasta under cold water for 1-2 minutes. This helps to remove any odor from the packing liquid.
Drain the pasta well and set aside.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil.
Finely chop the garlic cloves and add them to the skillet. Sauté the garlic for about 1-2 minutes until it becomes fragrant.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the skillet along with the tomato paste.
Cook the tomatoes for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they break down and form a sauce.
Add salt and black pepper to the sauce, stirring to combine.
Add the drained shirataki penne pasta to the skillet and toss it with the tomato sauce to coat evenly.
Continue to cook the pasta with the sauce for an additional 3-5 minutes until the pasta is heated through.
Tear 10 fresh basil leaves into pieces and stir them into the pasta just before serving.
Divide the pasta among serving plates and top each with the remaining basil leaves and grated Parmesan cheese.
Serve hot and enjoy your low carb penne pasta with tomato basil sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
600 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 44.1 g | 57% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.5 g | 72% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 50 mg | 17% | |
| Sodium | 3266 mg | 142% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 31.4 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.0 g | 39% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.6 g | ||
| Protein | 26.3 g | 53% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 684 mg | 53% | |
| Iron | 4.1 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 1383 mg | 29% | |
*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.
