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Keto Spaghetti

A low-carb take on classic spaghetti with a keto-friendly pasta, savory meat sauce, and Parmesan.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound keto spaghetti about 2 x 16 oz bags
  • 1 recipe keto spaghetti sauce
  • 1 pound ground beef or ground chicken optional
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese to serve

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Saucepan
  • Colander
  • Wooden spoon or spatula

Method
 

  1. Prepare the keto spaghetti sauce according to its recipe or package directions.
  2. If using ground meat, add the ground beef or ground chicken to the sauce and simmer until thickened, about 20 minutes.
  3. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, then add the keto spaghetti and cook 8–10 minutes until al dente, or follow package timing if different.
  4. Drain the pasta in a colander and return to the pot or place into serving bowls.
  5. Toss the drained spaghetti with the sauce, or top individual bowls with the sauce. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese to serve.

Notes

  • Use any low-carb packaged spaghetti that cooks like regular spaghetti.
  • Do not use shirataki, tofu noodles, or vegetable noodles for this recipe.
  • Some low-carb spaghetti brands may now contain gluten; check labels if avoiding gluten.
  • A soy bean spaghetti is a suitable substitute if needed.
  • Store leftover pasta and sauce separately for best texture.
  • Keep leftovers refrigerated in an airtight container up to 5 days.