Keto Cacio e Pepe

Indulge in the rich, creamy flavors of Keto Cacio e Pepe, a low-carb twist on the classic Italian dish. This recipe replaces traditional pasta with tender, spiralized zucchini noodles, perfectly sautéed and coated in a luscious blend of Parmesan and Pecorino Romano cheeses. The bold punch of freshly cracked black pepper and a hint of garlic powder elevate the flavor profile, while the buttery sauce clings beautifully to the "zoodles." Not only is this dish quick and easy, with a prep time of just 15 minutes, but it’s also gluten-free, keto-friendly, and irresistibly satisfying. Serve it as a stand-alone meal or a side dish to impress at your next dinner gathering!

Nutriscore Rating: 52/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 medium Zucchini
• 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 2 teaspoons Black pepper
• 1 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 cup Grated Pecorino Romano cheese
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt

Directions

Step 1

Using a spiralizer or a julienne peeler, make zucchini noodles from the 4 medium zucchinis.

Step 2

Place the zucchini noodles in a colander and sprinkle with 0.25 teaspoon of salt. Allow them to drain for about 10 minutes to extract excess moisture.

Step 3

Wrap the zucchini noodles in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze gently to remove any remaining liquid.

Step 4

In a large skillet or pan over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter.

Step 5

Add 2 teaspoons of freshly cracked black pepper to the melted butter, stirring for about 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 6

Increase the heat to medium-high, add the zucchini noodles, and sauté them for about 2-3 minutes until just tender but not mushy.

Step 7

Turn the heat to low and sprinkle 0.5 teaspoon of garlic powder over the noodles. Then gradually add the 1 cup of grated Parmesan cheese and 1 cup of grated Pecorino Romano cheese, tossing the noodles until the cheese melts and coats them entirely.

Step 8

Continue stirring until the cheese forms a creamy sauce on the noodles. If necessary, add a tablespoon of water to achieve your desired sauce consistency.

Step 9

Taste the dish and adjust the seasoning with more cracked black pepper if needed.

Step 10

Serve hot in bowls, garnished with more Parmesan or Pecorino cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1139.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1741.2

Total Fat 114.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 71.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.6g
Cholesterol 367.0mg	0%
Sodium 12284.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 71.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.6g	0%
Total Sugars 54.5g
Protein 116.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 3658.7mg	0%
Iron 5.7mg	0%
Potassium 2017.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 57.9%

Protein: 26.2%

Carbs: 15.9%