Tag Archives: Faux Pasta

Sometimes you just want pasta. Unfortunately pasta is one of those major no-nos on a keto / low carb / Atkins diet. Luckily there are a plethora of options available to replace the carb laden noodles. The major contenders are shredded vegetables like cabbage and spaghetti squash as well as more exotic items such as shirataki noodles. Check them all out below!

Spaghetti (Squash) with Meat Sauce | Video

Spaghetti Squash with Meat Sauce

Today I’m going to show you how to combine Spaghetti Squash with a meat sauce for a hearty, faux pasta meal! For more info check out the original post: Spaghetti (Squash) with Meat Sauce! Related Kitchen Essentials Lodge 12-inch Cast Iron Skillet The only pan …

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How to make Spaghetti Squash | Video

How to make Spaghetti Squash

Sometimes, you just want pasta. Even though the traditional wheat based pastas are out on keto, that doesn’t mean you have to forgo the experience! There are a lot of great alternatives popping up and I’ve got a whole section on my website labelled Faux …

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Spaghetti Squash Lasagna

Spaghetti Squash Lasagna

I used to love making lasagna back when I ate carbs. Its so easy to layer it up and it makes a super hearty meal. I’ve tried making it with eggplant before but it just wasn’t the same. However, I was in the grocery store …

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Zoodles with Lamb Meatballs

Finished Zoodles with Lamb Meatballs

Zoodles, or Zucchini noodles, are all the rage right now. I’m not quite sure why I’ve never made them before but now that I have, I’ve got to say I’m impressed. There are several ways to make the noodles, personally I opted to use my …

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Creamy Chicken with Spaghetti Squash

Chicken Alfredo with Spaghetti Squash

Today’s meal is all about leftovers. I made a ton of Spaghetti Squash the other night and it was just sitting in the refrigerator. I had also executed the laziest but tasty keto option of just getting a rotisserie chicken at the store the previous …

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Spaghetti Squash with Meatballs

Spaghetti Squash with Meatballs

Spaghetti Squash is one of my favorite faux pastas. I’ve had it before as a dinner or as a side but I’ve never had it as one of my week long lunches … until today! If you’re not aware, I make all of my breakfasts …

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Spaghetti (Squash) with Meat Sauce

Spaghetti Squash with Meat Sauce

Sometimes, you just want pasta. Even though the traditional wheat based pastas are out on keto, that doesn’t mean you have to forgo the experience! There are a lot of great alternatives popping up and I’ve got a whole section labelled Faux Pastas for you …

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Caveman Keto Recipes: Cabbage fra Diavolo

Cabbage Fra Diavolo

One fun part of cooking keto is trying to emulate previously loved high carb dishes. This recipe uses shredded cabbage with beef and pasta sauce for a surprisingly pasta like dish! Check out the original recipe for the full ingredients, tools used and nutrition information: …

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Spaghetti Squash Mac & Cheese

Finished Spaghetti Squash Mac & Cheese

Today I’m going to make a keto conversion of a childhood classic: Mac & Cheese!  This is also a continuation of my quest to find the perfect faux pasta. Last week I used spaghetti squash to make Spaghetti and Meatballs. This week, in order to …

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Spaghetti Squash with Stuffed Meatballs

Finished Meatballs

Pasta is one of those carboholic dishes that people tend to crave when first switching to a ketogenic or low carb diet. I’ve tried a bunch of crazy faux pastas like tofu based shirataki noodles, shredded vegetables like cabbage but none have come as close …

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