Low Carb Pasta with Sausage

Savor the flavors of comfort food without the carb overload with this irresistible Low Carb Pasta with Sausage recipe! Featuring tender zucchini noodles (zoodles) as a wholesome, gluten-free alternative to traditional pasta, this dish is packed with bold Italian flavors. Juicy Italian sausage, blistered cherry tomatoes, and fragrant garlic come together in a savory skillet, elevated by a hint of crushed red pepper for just the right kick. Topped with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and vibrant basil leaves, this quick 30-minute meal is both satisfying and healthy. Perfect for weeknight dinners or keto-friendly meal prep, this recipe packs a punch of flavor while keeping carbs to a minimum.

Nutriscore Rating: 55/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 medium zucchini
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 pound Italian sausage
• 3 cloves garlic
• 0.5 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese
• 0.25 cup fresh basil leaves
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Use a spiralizer to turn the zucchini into noodles (zoodles). If you don’t have a spiralizer, you can use a julienne peeler or a standard vegetable peeler to create strips.

Step 2

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sausage, breaking it up into small pieces with a spoon. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 7-9 minutes. Remove the sausage from the skillet and set aside.

Step 3

In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Add the garlic and crushed red pepper flakes. Sauté for about 1 minute or until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the cherry tomatoes and cook until they start to blister and soften, about 3 minutes.

Step 5

Return the sausage to the skillet. Stir to combine with the tomatoes and garlic.

Step 6

Add the zucchini noodles to the skillet and toss them gently with the sausage and tomato mixture. Cook until the zoodles are just tender, about 3-5 minutes.

Step 7

Remove from heat and stir in the Parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Step 8

Serve immediately, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese and basil, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1481.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2204.9

Total Fat 163.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 55.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 25.8g
Cholesterol 407.3mg	0%
Sodium 12443.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 79.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.7g	0%
Total Sugars 65.1g
Protein 108.6g	0%

Vitamin D 181.4IU	0%
Calcium 662.4mg	0%
Iron 9.5mg	0%
Potassium 3524.8mg	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: 66.3%

Protein: 19.5%

Carbs: 14.2%