Low Carb Pasta with Cheese Sauce

Indulge in the comforting flavors of creamy pasta without the carb overload with this delicious Low Carb Pasta with Cheese Sauce. Perfectly tender zucchini noodles or shirataki noodles serve as the base, making this dish keto-friendly and gluten-free. A velvety blend of heavy cream, cream cheese, sharp cheddar, and Parmesan creates a rich, luxurious cheese sauce, enhanced by a touch of garlic, Italian seasoning, and black pepper for added depth. This quick and easy recipe takes just 30 minutes from prep to plate, making it an ideal weeknight dinner that feels indulgent yet fits your low-carb lifestyle. Garnished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley, this dish is as visually appealing as it is satisfying—your go-to comfort food makeover!

Nutriscore Rating: 53/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 medium Zucchini (or shirataki noodles)
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 cup Heavy cream
• 2 ounces Cream cheese
• 1 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded
• 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

Step 1

Using a spiralizer or a vegetable peeler, create zucchini noodles from the 2 medium zucchinis. If using shirataki noodles, rinse and drain them thoroughly.

Step 2

Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat.

Step 3

Add the zucchini noodles to the skillet and sauté for 5-7 minutes until they are just tender. If using shirataki noodles, warm them in the skillet for 2-3 minutes instead. Remove from heat and set aside.

Step 4

In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of heavy cream and 2 ounces of cream cheese over medium-low heat. Stir until the cream cheese is melted and the mixture is smooth.

Step 5

Gradually add 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese and 0.5 cup of grated Parmesan cheese to the saucepan, stirring constantly until the cheeses are completely melted and the sauce is smooth.

Step 6

Stir in 0.5 teaspoon of garlic powder, 0.5 teaspoon of salt, 0.25 teaspoon of black pepper, and 0.25 teaspoon of Italian seasoning into the cheese sauce.

Step 7

Combine the cheese sauce with the prepared zucchini noodles (or shirataki noodles), tossing to ensure the noodles are thoroughly coated in the sauce.

Step 8

Simmer the pasta and sauce for an additional 2-3 minutes to allow the flavors to blend, stirring occasionally.

Step 9

Serve the low-carb pasta topped with 2 tablespoons of freshly chopped parsley for garnish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(889.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1928.4

Total Fat 176.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 96.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.5g
Cholesterol 457.3mg	0%
Sodium 2875.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 21.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 4.6g	0%
Total Sugars 10.7g
Protein 52.9g	0%

Vitamin D 24IU	0%
Calcium 1385.8mg	0%
Iron 3.5mg	0%
Potassium 1329.3mg	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: 84.2%

Protein: 11.2%

Carbs: 4.6%