Are spaghetti noodles Keto-friendly?

Regular spaghetti noodles made with durum wheat are definitely unfriendly to Keto dieters. They've got about 40 grams of carbohydrates per cup, which is twice the daily amount of carbs in a standard Keto diet.

Is protein pasta Keto-friendly?

Companies like Barilla have begun making pasta with added protein, but that doesn't mean that they are low in carbohydrates. One serving of Barilla Protein Pasta still has 33g net carbs, so it is not Keto-friendly.

How do you make Keto spaghetti sauce?

The same way you make normal people spaghetti sauce: by simmering tomatoes and herbs. Here's a video of how to make a 17-minute Keto Spaghetti Sauce .

Quick Keto Spaghetti and Meatballs

Name: Quick Keto Spaghetti and Meatballs
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 (28oz) can crushed tomatoes; 2 tablespoons Swerve; 1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning; 1 tablespoon vinegar; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 3/4 pound ground beef*; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese; 3 tablespoons super fine almond flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1 egg, beaten

Quick Keto Spaghetti and Meatballs

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This is a plate of honest to goodness real spaghetti and meatballs that has just 255 calories and 5g net carbs. It's a low carb take on a classic Italian meal.

Author: Emily Krill
Prep Time: 10
Cook Time: 20
Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 7 servings 1x
Category: Entree
Method: Baked
Cuisine: Italian
Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

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Spaghetti Sauce:

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 (28oz) can crushed tomatoes
2 tablespoons Swerve
1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning
1 tablespoon vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Meatballs:

3/4 pound ground beef*
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons super fine almond flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 egg, beaten

Spaghetti:

5 (7 oz) packages Miracle Noodles or equivalent shirataki noodles

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Instructions

Step 1. Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees F and cover a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Keto Spaghetti and Meatballs

Step 2. Make the sauce first so that it can simmer as the meatballs bake. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until softened, 2 minutes.

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Step 3. Add remaining sauce ingredients and mix well to combine.

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Step 4. Bring to a low simmer. Simmer until meatballs are finished cooking.

Step 5. In a large bowl, mix all meatball ingredients until well combined.

Step 6. Use an 1/8 cup measure (or 2 tablespoons) to scoop out meatball mixture. Roll into meatballs and place on the cookie sheet.

Step 7. Bake for 14-17 minutes until browned on top and cooked through.

Step 8. Combine meatballs and sauce in the sauce pan.

Step 9. Add shirataki noodles to a colander to drain the storage liquid. Then and rinse under hot water until heated through. Dry with paper towels.

Step 10. Serve spaghetti noodles with sauce and meatballs on top.

Notes

*Use ground beef with a high percentage of fat if you're doing strict Keto. But if you are watching your calories, you can use lean ground beef or ground turkey.

Nutrition

Calories: 255
Fat: 17
Carbohydrates: 10
Fiber: 5
Protein: 16

Keywords: Low Carb Spaghetti and Meatballs, Keto Spaghetti and Meatballs, Paleo Spaghetti and Meatballs

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