Seasonal Glow Keto Pasta (Printable)
Low-carb pasta with spiralized vegetables tossed in a creamy, herb-infused sauce for a fresh flavor burst.
# List of ingredients:
→ Vegetables
01 - 2 medium zucchini, spiralized
02 - 1 medium yellow squash, spiralized
03 - 1 small carrot, spiralized
04 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
05 - 2 cups baby spinach
→ Protein & Dairy
06 - 1 cup cooked chicken breast, sliced (optional, omit for vegetarian)
07 - 1/2 cup heavy cream
08 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
09 - 2 tablespoons cream cheese
10 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
→ Aromatics & Herbs
11 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
12 - 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
13 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
14 - Zest of 1/2 lemon
→ Seasonings
15 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
16 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
17 - Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
# Steps:
01 - Spiralize the zucchini, yellow squash, and carrot. Halve the cherry tomatoes and set aside with the baby spinach.
02 - Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
03 - Add cherry tomatoes to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened.
04 - Pour in heavy cream and add cream cheese. Cook, stirring constantly, until sauce is smooth and slightly thickened, approximately 2 minutes.
05 - Stir in Parmesan cheese, lemon zest, sea salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Continue stirring until cheese is completely melted.
06 - Add spiralized vegetables and baby spinach to the sauce. Toss gently to coat evenly. Cook for 2-3 minutes until vegetables are tender but still al dente.
07 - If using chicken, add sliced cooked breast to the skillet and heat through completely.
08 - Remove from heat. Stir in fresh basil and parsley just before serving.
09 - Plate immediately, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The sauce comes together in minutes but tastes like it simmered all afternoon
- You get all the comfort of creamy pasta without the post-meal heaviness
02 -
- Overcooking the spiralized vegetables is the number one mistake people make with this recipe
- The sauce continues to thicken as it sits, so remove it from heat when it looks slightly thinner than you want
03 -
- Room temperature cream incorporates more smoothly and prevents any separating in the sauce
- Grating your own Parmesan makes a huge difference in how well it melts and coats the vegetables