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One of the most difficult parts of going keto is cutting out carbs. For many people, this is hardest when it comes to pasta. There are so many delicious pasta dishes that you just can’t eat anymore. At least, that’s how it might seem at first.

Zucchini noodles (“zoodles”) are a delicious and healthy way to swap out your pasta for something that’s a little more nutritious. For as good as zucchini noodles can sub into an existing recipe, there’s also plenty made to take advantage of them on their own.

Top view of zoodles with tomato sauce and a bocconcini ball in white bowl.

Let’s take a look at our recipe for keto zucchini noodles with creamy tomato sauce to show that substituting pasta doesn’t mean substituting flavor and satisfaction. By the end of this, you will have all the know-how you’ll need to make this delicious keto recipe for yourself.

Ingredients

These are the ingredients for the zucchini noodles and tomato sauce for this recipe.

  • olive oil
  • onion
  • low-carb tomato sauce – (no added sugar)
  • vegetable broth
  • heavy cream
  • paprika
  • bocconcini balls
  • garlic cloves
  • zucchinis
  • Italian seasoning
  • salt and pepper
Zucchini noodles with tomato sauce and a bocconcini ball in white bowl.

How to Make it

  1. Make the sauce. Heat a pot to medium-low heat. Add the olive oil and sauté the onions over medium-low heat until soft (5-10 minutes). Add the tomato sauce, vegetable broth, heavy cream and paprika. Add salt and pepper, to taste. Mix well and cook for 5 minutes. Keep warm.
  2. Spiralize the zucchini. Cut the ends off of the zucchini and then cut into long strips (like noodles) using a spiralizer or sharp knife. Discard the seedy core.
  3. Cook. Bring a pot to medium heat. Heat the olive oil and add the garlic. Let it cook for 1 minute. Add the zucchini strips and stir. Add salt, pepper and Italian herbs. Cook for a couple of minutes.
  4. Serve. Serve the zucchini noodles with the tomato sauce and top with one bocconcini in each dish.
Zucchini noodles with tomato sauce in white bowl.

Tweaks

The simplicity of the ingredients makes this keto pasta recipe especially easy to customize. Add a little heat with a sprinkle of red pepper flakes in the sauce. Top with some funky aged Parmesan cheese for a little more salty complexity in the dish. The possibilities are endless.

Storage

You can easily store both the cooked sauce and spiralized zucchinis in the fridge for 2-3 days. They freeze for even longer (up to 3 months for best quality), meaning you can have this delicious and nutritious meal prepped and ready for you at all times.

Zucchini noodles with tomato sauce and a bocconcini ball in white bowl.

While there isn’t any real substitute for some classic spaghetti and meatballs, this zucchini noodles and creamy tomato sauce doesn’t have to compete; it’s delicious all on its own.

What other pasta recipes have you been craving while eating keto? Let me know and I just might make some new healthy and wholesome recipes to scratch that itch for you.

Top view of zoodles with tomato sauce and a bocconcini ball in white bowl.

Keto Zucchini ‘Noodles’ with Creamy Tomato Sauce

Joss Dyckson
Let's take a look at our recipe for keto zucchini noodles (zoodles) with creamy tomato sauce to show that substituting pasta doesn't mean substituting flavor.
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Prep Time 17 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 4
Calories 343 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

Sauce:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 onion - chopped
  • 2 cups low-carb tomato sauce - (no added sugar)
  • 1/2 cup vegetable broth
  • 2/3 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 4 bocconcini balls
  • salt and pepper - to taste

Noodles:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves - chopped
  • 4 zucchinis - cleaned
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • salt and pepper - to taste

Instructions
 

  • Heat a pot to medium-low heat. Add the olive oil and sauté the onions over medium-low heat until soft (5-10 minutes).
  • Add the tomato sauce, vegetable broth, heavy cream and paprika. Add salt and pepper, to taste. Mix well and cook for 5 minutes. Keep warm.
  • Cut the ends off of the zucchini and then cut into long strips (like noodles) using a spiralizer or sharp knife. Discard the seedy core.
  • Bring a pot to medium heat. Heat the olive oil and add the garlic. Let it cook for 1 minute. Add the zucchini strips and stir. Add salt, pepper and Italian herbs. Cook for a couple of minutes.
  • Serve the zucchini noodles with the tomato sauce and top with one bocconcini in each dish.

Equipment

Spiralizer

Notes

  • You can easily store both the sauce and the spiralized zucchinis in the fridge for 2-3 days. They can be frozen for a few months.

Nutrition

Calories: 343kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 10gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 746mgPotassium: 963mgFiber: 5gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 1832IUVitamin C: 45mgCalcium: 198mgIron: 3mg

Nutrition information on In the Kitch is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. It may not include toppings and/or sauces.

Keyword noodles, zucchini
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