Low Carb Fettuccine Pasta with Tomato Sauce
Transform your pasta night with this vibrant and healthy Low Carb Fettuccine Pasta with Tomato Sauce, a guilt-free twist on a classic Italian favorite. Instead of traditional pasta, this dish features zucchini noodles—light, tender, and perfect for soaking up a rich, homemade tomato sauce. The sauce is crafted with sautéed cherry tomatoes, tomato paste, garlic, and fresh basil, delivering bold, authentic flavors with every bite. With just a sprinkle of red pepper flakes for a slight kick and a topping of freshly grated Parmesan, this dish is a delightful low-carb, gluten-free alternative that doesn’t skimp on taste. Ready in just 40 minutes, this recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prepping for a healthy lifestyle.
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Ingredients
- 3 large Zucchini
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 2 cups Cherry tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
- 10 fresh Basil leaves
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese
- 0.25 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes
Directions
Step 1
Start by creating the fettuccine pasta from the zucchini. Use a spiralizer or a vegetable peeler to slice the zucchini into thin 'noodles'. Set aside.
Step 2
In a large sauté pan, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Step 3
Add the cherry tomatoes to the pan and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they start to break down and release their juices.
Step 4
Stir in the tomato paste, salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken.
Step 5
Reduce the heat to low, and stir in the fresh basil leaves. Simmer the sauce for another 2 minutes and then set aside.
Step 6
In a separate pan, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the zucchini noodles and sauté for 2-3 minutes until slightly tender.
Step 7
Transfer the tomato sauce to the pan with the zucchini noodles and gently toss to coat the noodles evenly.
Step 8
Serve the low-carb fettuccine pasta warm, topped with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and additional basil leaves for garnish if desired.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1172.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 808.6 |
| Total Fat 45.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 14.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 3.2g | |
| Cholesterol 44.5mg | 0% |
| Sodium 8674.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 78.9g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 11.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 64.0g | |
| Protein 28.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 629.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 5.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2723.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories