Regular pasta can be a problem when dinner needs to stay low-carb. These 13 pasta recipes use homemade low-carb noodles, shirataki noodles, Palmini, gnocchi-style dough, asparagus ribbons, and casserole layers to give the meal more options. The list covers Bolognese, chicken noodle soup, marinara, gnocchi, stir-fry noodles, Alfredo, ramen, baked feta pasta, lasagna, carbonara, and tomato basil plates. Use it when pasta night needs a lower-carb plan with sauces, soups, casseroles, and noodle-style dinners.
Spaghetti Bolognese
Made with homemade low-carb spaghetti, Spaghetti Bolognese serves 6 in 1 hour 23 minutes. Cream cheese, eggs, bamboo fiber, minced beef, bacon, celery, onion, garlic, tomato sauce, heavy cream, oregano, and marjoram make the noodles and sauce. It fits pasta night when regular spaghetti is off the table, but a meat sauce dinner still sounds right. Serve with grated cheese, salad, or roasted vegetables.
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Chicken Noodle Soup with Egg Noodles
Simmered into a full pot, Chicken Noodle Soup with Egg Noodles serves 6 in 2 hours and 5 minutes. Half a chicken, onion, carrots, garlic, leek, celery root, parsley, and homemade keto egg noodles build the soup. It gives the pasta list a brothy option when dinner needs noodles without a heavy sauce. Serve hot with extra herbs, low-carb bread, or a small salad.
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Italian Pasta Marinara
Finished with homemade sauce, Italian Pasta Marinara serves 4 in 1 hour. Cream cheese, eggs, fiber, canned tomatoes, garlic, onion, fresh basil, fresh oregano, salt, and pepper make the pasta and marinara. It works when pasta night needs a tomato-based plate without regular noodles. Serve it with Parmesan, basil, grilled chicken, roasted vegetables, or a simple side salad.
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Gnocchi with Fresh Spinach Sauce
Shaped and sauced in 45 minutes, Gnocchi with Fresh Spinach Sauce serves 3. Egg, cream cheese, guar gum, coconut flour, spinach, garlic, sour cream, salt, pepper, and optional turmeric make the gnocchi and sauce. It fits the low-carb pasta theme because the gnocchi gives a softer noodle-style dinner without using potatoes. Serve with extra spinach, grated cheese, grilled chicken, or a light salad.
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Chicken Stir Fry Shirataki Noodles
Cooked in a pan, Chicken Stir Fry Shirataki Noodles serves 2 in 35 minutes. Chicken breast, shirataki noodles, onion, mushrooms, asparagus, coconut oil, salt, and pepper make the stir-fry. It works for nights when pasta needs to move away from heavy sauces and into a quicker noodle pan. Serve with sesame seeds, green onion, soy sauce, or extra stir-fried vegetables.
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Asparagus Pasta Tagliatelle
Cut into ribbon-like pieces, Asparagus Pasta Tagliatelle serves 3 in 25 minutes. White asparagus, sour cream, creme fraiche, grated cheese, salt, pepper, lemon, butter, and stevia build the vegetable pasta and creamy sauce. It fits the roundup because asparagus stands in for noodles while still giving a fork-twirled dinner. Serve with grilled chicken, salmon, shrimp, or a small green salad.
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Gnocchi with Bacon and Cream Sauce
Paired with a bacon cream sauce, Gnocchi with Bacon and Cream Sauce serves 4 in 25 minutes. Egg, cream cheese, coconut flour, guar gum, bacon, heavy cream, grated hard cheese, and optional chives make the dish. It fits pasta night when regular gnocchi will not work, but a creamy skillet-style bowl still does. Serve with salad, roasted broccoli, asparagus, or extra chives.
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Fettuccine Alfredo
Made with homemade noodles and cream sauce, Fettuccine Alfredo serves 3 in 35 minutes. Cream cheese, eggs, oat fiber, butter, garlic, heavy cream, Parmesan, parsley, salt, and pepper make the noodles and Alfredo sauce. It gives the list a classic pasta plate without relying on regular fettuccine. Serve with grilled chicken, shrimp, mushrooms, salad, or steamed vegetables.
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Palmini Baked Feta Casserole
Baked with feta and Palmini noodles, Palmini Baked Feta Casserole serves 2 in 30 minutes. Cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, garlic, olive oil, dry oregano, black pepper, and canned Palmini noodles make the pan. It fits low-carb pasta night because Palmini gives the dish a noodle-style base with a baked sauce. Serve with basil, grilled chicken, shrimp, salad, or roasted vegetables.
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Spicy Ramen Noodles Recipe
Built as a broth bowl, Spicy Ramen Noodles Recipe serves 2 portions with 30 minutes of prep and 10 minutes of cooking. Bone broth, noodles, eggs, leek, chicken breast, enoki mushrooms, baby bok choy, peas, carrot, avocado, and chili fill the bowl. It adds a ramen-style option to the pasta list, though strict low-carb readers should double-check this one. Serve hot with extra chili, green onion, or sesame oil.
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Lasagna with Ground Beef Casserole
Layered with homemade low-carb sheets, Lasagna with Ground Beef Casserole serves 6 in 1 hour and 30 minutes. Cream cheese, almond flour, eggs, minced beef, bacon, celery, onion, garlic, tomato sauce, heavy cream, oregano, marjoram, and grated cheese build the casserole. It fits pasta night when lasagna needs a lower-carb structure. Serve with salad, roasted vegetables, extra sauce, or grated cheese.
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Pasta Carbonara
Finished with bacon and Parmesan, Pasta Carbonara serves 4 in 30 minutes. Eggs, cream cheese, ground psyllium, egg yolks, Parmesan cheese, pork bacon or pancetta, salt, and black pepper make the noodles and sauce. It gives the roundup a classic pasta flavor without regular noodles. Serve with a green salad, roasted asparagus, mushrooms, or a small side of steamed vegetables.
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Gnocchi Tomato Basil
Cooked and finished with a fresh tomato sauce, Gnocchi Tomato Basil serves 3 in 45 minutes. Egg, cream cheese, guar gum, coconut flour, cherry tomatoes, garlic, basil pesto, and fresh basil make the gnocchi and sauce. It fits the low-carb pasta list because the gnocchi gives a noodle-style dinner with a lighter tomato finish. Serve with Parmesan, salad, grilled chicken, or roasted vegetables.
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