Keto Creamy Tomato Pasta with spinach & basil is a tasty, flavorful, and low-carb dish. This dish is made with a thick and silky tomato cream sauce that is loaded with the favorite keto-friendly pasta, such as Shirataki or Palmini noodles, fresh spinach, and fragrant basil. We add the parmesan cheese, garlic, and spices to complement the brightness of the greens, and it adds the delicious depth. This pasta will keep you feeling full and energized without the guilt, whether you’re on a strict ketogenic diet or simply trying to cut back on carbohydrates. We can also customize this Keto Creamy Tomato Pasta and add the protein sources like shrimp, chicken, or tofu. This dish is very flavorful, creamy, and tangy, so it is liked by everyone in the family.
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STATS:
- Time of cooking: Fifteen mints.
- Serving size: 1 cup
- Overall time: 25 mints.
- Servings: 4
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
- Prep time: Ten mints.
- Course: Dinner / Main
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Diet: Keto, Low-Carb
EQUIPMENT:
- Large dish
- Spatula
- Strainer
- Knife
- Chopping board
INGREDIENTS:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 pieces of garlic
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup tomato sauce
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese
- 4 cups spinach
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves
- 8 oz. keto pasta
- Salt and pepper
- Optional: red pepper flakes
INGREDIENTS NOTES:
OLIVE OIL:
- It is included to toss the dish, and it helps to add good fat and flavor to the dish.
GARLIC:
- We add fresh garlic to the dish to make this dish more tasty and aromatic.
HEAVY CREAM:
- It is added to the dish to prepare the creamy texture of the dish and to provide a creamy texture without the additional carbs.
TOMATO SAUCE:
- Keto tomato sauce is included to prepare this dish as it adds very few carbs and also provides a zesty taste.
PARMESAN CHEESE:
- This cheese imparts the nutty & salty bite in the sauce when it melts.
SPINACH:
- Spinach is added to the dish as it provides flavor along with the nutrition in the dish.
BASIL:
- It is added to the dish to provide an herbaceous flavor in the dish.
KETO PASTA:
- We add the keto-friendly pasta, like Shirataki or Palmini, as a substitute for high-carb pasta.
SALT & PEPPER:
- These are included in this pasta for taste and flavor.
RED PEPPER FLAKES:
- It is added to provide the spice in this dish, though it is optional.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
INSTRUCTION:
- We would heat the olive oil over a medium setting in a large dish.
- After that we can include the garlic and toss the garlic for around thirty seconds, or until aromatic.
- Now we can add heavy cream & tomato sauce and stir.
- We can cook the sauce for 3 to 5 minutes by stirring the sauce regularly.
- Then we can add the parmesan cheese and cook till the cheese melts.
- We can add salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes for seasoning.
- Then we can include spinach and simmer for one to two minutes.
- We can add the keto spaghetti and coat the spaghetti in the sauce properly.
- Now we can relish the pasta with the basil and serve hot.
SERVING IDEAS:
- Add more Parmesan or mozzarella shreds over the dish for additional richness.
- We would have this tomato pasta with chicken, beef, or shrimp for more taste and protein.
- You can have this keto Cesar salad with this pasta.
- We can sprinkle crushed walnuts or pine nuts over this dish.
- You can drizzle some truffle oil for a gourmet look.
- Serve this dish with garlic-roasted cauliflower or zucchini.
TIPS:
- We would utilize the pre-washed spinach to save time.
- You would utilize the nutritional yeast and coconut cream to prepare a dairy-free variation of this dish.
- We would modify the cream and tomato ratio to prepare the light version of this dish.
- You would add the pasta when the sauce gets thick.
- We would garnish the fresh basil last.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- We can put the pasta in the box and store the pasta for three days.
FREEZER:
- We would put the pasta in separate portions and preserve the pasta for two months.
FAQs:
Can I prepare this dish with the tomato can?
- We can prepare this pasta with tomato and just blend the tomato to make the paste.
Is this dish vegetarian-friendly?
- This dish is vegetarian-friendly, almost; you just have to use the vegetarian cheese to prepare this dish.
Can I prepare the dairy-free dish?
- We can prepare the dairy-free dish and add the coconut cream, nutritional yeast in place of heavy cream and parmesan cheese.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Calories: 350 kcal
Total carbs: 9g
Fiber: 2g
Net carbs: 7g
Protein: 10g
Fat: 30g
Sodium: 380mg
Potassium: 500mg
Serving size: 1 cup