Low Carb Spaghetti with Cheese Sauce
Indulge guilt-free with this Low Carb Spaghetti with Cheese Sauce, a deliciously creamy and satisfying alternative to traditional pasta dishes. Featuring spiralized zucchini noodles (zoodles) as the star ingredient, this recipe combines the light crunch of sautéed zucchini with a rich, velvety sauce made from sharp cheddar, Parmesan, cream cheese, and a touch of garlic seasoning. Perfect for keto or low-carb diets, this quick and easy dish is ready in just 30 minutes, making it an ideal weeknight dinner that's both nutritious and bursting with flavor. Top it off with fresh parsley for a pop of color, and enjoy a decadent yet wholesome twist on classic comfort food.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium zucchini (for zoodles or spiralized noodles)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Wash and dry the zucchini. Using a spiralizer, create zucchini noodles (zoodles) and set them aside.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the zoodles and sauté for 3–4 minutes until they are slightly tender but still retain a slight crunch. Remove from heat and set aside.
In a medium saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over low heat. Once melted, add the heavy cream and stir until fully incorporated.
Add the cream cheese to the saucepan, stirring until it melts and blends smoothly with the cream.
Gradually whisk in the shredded cheddar cheese and Parmesan cheese, allowing each addition to melt completely before adding more.
Stir in the garlic powder, salt, and ground black pepper until the cheese sauce is smooth and well combined. Remove from heat.
Divide the cooked zoodles between serving plates and pour the hot cheese sauce evenly over each portion.
Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2075 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 188.2 g | 241% | |
| Saturated Fat | 108.6 g | 543% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 520 mg | 173% | |
| Sodium | 2324 mg | 101% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 33.5 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.3 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.0 g | ||
| Protein | 57.9 g | 116% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1444 mg | 111% | |
| Iron | 3.6 mg | 20% | |
| Potassium | 2194 mg | 47% | |
*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.
