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Keto/Low Carb Butternut Squash Pasta Recipe

I love PASTA! But on a Keto/lowcarb diet it is not allowed. So finding a good alternative for pasta was very important to me. I always wanted to try Zoodles (zuccini noodles) or the butternut squash noodles and finally found them.

They are really good, if you are like me and you do not have a spiralizer then you can buy already made for you. I am all about convenience so to me the HEB butternut squash noodles was a great find! Most grocery stores have it so check for it in your produce section. Now onto the recipe! I am not a major cook but I did find some creative ways to make keto/lowcarb pasta. Below is one of my favorite recipes that I make on a regular basis. Enjoy!

Being on Keto means you need to find yummy recipes that incorporate your favorite foods, so this one really does the trick and is great for simple keto and meal prepping!

Butternut Squash Noodles — butternut squash noodles

butternut squash noodles and pasta sauce

INGREDIENTS:

Butternut Squash Noodles (or Zuccin if preferred)
Olive Oil
Crushed garlic (optional)
Black pepper
Red pepper flakes
Parmesan Cheese
Mozzarella Cheese
Precooked Meatballs
Tomato Pasta Sauce (low sugar as possible)

DIRECTIONS:

Pour the olive oil in pan and cook on medium heat
Add in the crushed garlic
Saute for a few minutes until the garlic turns golden
Add in the noodles and cook for about five minutes
season with black pepper and red pepper flakes to taste
Pour in the tomato sauce and mix with the noodles
In microwave cook the precooked meatballs of choice
Add meatballs to the noodles and cook for another 2 mins
Sprinkle on the parmesan cheese to taste

and serve!

Low Carb-Keto Pepperoni Pizza Recipe

I am currently on a low carb keto style diet, meaning I am eating low carb and keeping under 32 net carbs daily. I am not a strict keto, more of a lazy keto person but this diet and way of eating really works. I am noticing a difference in my energy and the way I am not having as much joint pain or swelling in my hands and feet. So I will do more in depth posts on my keto journey in the future. Now let’s get on to the main event, pizza! My favorite thing to do is to eat all the food that I love but to find a healthier low carb version of it. I found this recipe online and made it my own. You can get very creative with this but yesterday I made a very simple pepperoni pizza. Enjoy!

Ingredients:

Low carb tortillas – 1 to 2
( I used the Mission brand) 4-8carbs per tortilla depending on the size you use. I use the smaller ones and flour.

Tomato sauce of choice – 1 to 2 table spoons
(I use a pizza sauce from the Dollar Tree) a bit higher in carbs. Will switch out next time for a better option. You can also use olive oil and not use a tomato sauce at all.

Mozzarella Cheese- 1/4 cup or one full handful.

Pepperoni slices- 6 to 8 slices
(You can use regular or Turkey, read the package and try to stick to the amount of one serving per pizza).

Optional Seasonings: pepper, dried onion flakes, red pepper flakes.

Directions:

Spread 1 to 2 tablespoons of tomato sauce on each tortilla. Using half of the cheese spread it around each tortilla. Add the pepperoni slices to each pizza and then layer the final amount of cheese on top of both tortillas. Season the pizzas with pepper, onion flakes and red pepper flakes.

Place the pizzas inside the oven on the oven racks directly on 400 degrees for 8 minutes. You can also use a baking sheet and place the pizzas on there, be sure to grease the pans and cook for around 12 to 15 minutes based on your oven’s cooking.

I hope you enjoy this recipe! Each pizza should be anywhere from 4 to 8 net carbs per pizza based on tortillas and sauces used.

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