These Keto Old-School Ground Beef Spaghetti have a rich, comforting flavor with a classic Italian-American taste. We prepare this spaghetti with ground beef, olive oil, garlic, onion, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, Italian herbs, spices, Parmesan cheese, and keto-friendly spaghetti noodles. This recipe contains about 485 calories and 10 g of total carbs. This keto spaghetti takes almost 45 minutes to prepare. These Keto Old-School Ground Beef Spaghetti are excellent for lunch, dinner, family meals, meal prep, busy weeknights, and comforting low-carb meals. You can serve this spaghetti with garlic butter cauliflower breadsticks, parmesan roasted broccoli, keto caesar salad, creamy cauliflower mash, or zucchini pizza bites.
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STATS:
- Course: Main Course, Lunch, Dinner
- No. of Calories: 485 kcal
- Diet: Keto
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cuisine: Italian, American
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Portion Size: 1 bowl
- Cooking Mode: Stovetop
- Total Servings: 4 servings
- Difficulty Level: Easy
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Total Carbs: 10 g
TOOLS:
- Knife
- Skillet
- Wooden spoon
- Cutting board
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Pot
- Colander
- Serving bowl
INGREDIENTS:
KETO SPAGHETTI:
- 12 oz. keto spaghetti noodles
GROUND BEEF SAUCE:
- 1 ½ lbs ground beef
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic
- 14 oz crushed tomatoes
- ½ tsp salt
- Half onion
- Two tbsp. tomato paste
- One tsp. oregano
- 1 tsp basil
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp paprika
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese
- Basil
INGREDIENT NOTES AND THEIR KETO SUBSTITUTIONS:
GROUND BEEF:
- Ground beef provides a rich, hearty flavor and makes the sauce filling with plenty of protein. As a substitute, you can use ground turkey, ground chicken, or Italian sausage.
KETO SPAGHETTI NOODLES:
- Keto spaghetti noodles keep this recipe low in carbohydrates while providing a pasta-like texture. You can use shirataki noodles, zucchini noodles, spaghetti squash, or hearts of palm pasta.
CRUSHED TOMATOES:
- Use no-added-sugar crushed tomatoes to maintain a keto-friendly carb count. You can substitute with blended diced tomatoes or a low-carb marinara sauce.
TOMATO PASTE:
- The sauce gains depth and richness from the addition of tomato paste. Use a small amount of low-carb tomato sauce as an alternative.
ONION:
- Onion adds sweetness and traditional spaghetti flavor. You can replace it with onion powder or finely chopped celery to reduce carbs.
GARLIC:
- Garlic provides a strong savory aroma and classic Italian flavor. You can use garlic powder if fresh garlic is unavailable.
PARMESAN CHEESE:
- Parmesan adds a salty, creamy finish and enhances the traditional spaghetti taste. You can substitute with mozzarella cheese or nutritional yeast.
OLIVE OIL:
- Olive oil adds healthy fats and improves the richness of the sauce. You can replace it with avocado oil or butter.
ITALIAN HERBS:
- Oregano, basil, and Italian seasoning create an authentic Italian-inspired flavor. You can use fresh herbs or rosemary as alternatives.
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INSTRUCTIONS:
- Cook the keto spaghetti noodles as mentioned on the package instructions, then strain perfectly and put aside.
- We warm thde olive oil in a pan, include the garlic and onion, and cook till fragrant.
- Include the ground beef and cook till browned, strain out extra grease if required.
- Put in the red pepper flakes, crushed tomatoes, black pepper, tomato paste, salt, oregano, paprika, basil, and Italian seasoning.
- Slowly cook for almost twenty minutes till the sauce gets flavorful and rich.
- Stir the keto noodles into the beef sauce till perfectly coated.
- Add the fresh basil and Parmesan cheese as a garnish, and then serve hot.
TIPS:
- Cook the shirataki noodles perfectly to eliminate additional moisture and boost the texture.
- Slowly cook the sauce for an extra time to get a deeper old-fashioned spaghetti flavor.
- We utilize fresh herbs and garlic for a perfect taste.
- Include the additional Parmesan cheese to get a creamier and richer finish.
- Make the beef sauce earlier for immediate weekday meals.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
SALADS:
- Cucumber Avocado Salad
- Keto Caesar Salad
- Italian Antipasto Salad
- Greek Salad
- Creamy Cucumber Salad
VEGETABLES:
- Garlic Butter Cauliflower Breadsticks
- Parmesan Roasted Broccoli
- Roasted Asparagus
- Garlic Zucchini
- Creamed Spinach
DIPS & SAUCES:
- Garlic Aioli
- Creamy Parmesan Dip
- Keto Marinara Sauce
- Herb Butter Sauce
- Ranch Dressing
SIDES:
- Creamy Cauliflower Mash
- Keto Coleslaw
- Sautéed Mushrooms
- Brussels Sprouts
- Cheesy Cauliflower Bake
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Put the remaining keto spaghetti in a sealed box and refrigerate for longer than four days.
FREEZER:
- Store the beef sauce separately for 3 months. Prepare fresh keto noodles after defrosting for a perfect texture.
FAQs:
May we prepare the beef sauce beforehand?
- It is possible to prepare the sauce more than three days earlier and then store it in the refrigerator.
Will we prepare this spaghetti dairy-free?
- Yes, you can omit the Parmesan cheese or utilize a non-dairy keto cheese replacement.
How will we prepare the sauce thicker?
- Slowly cook the sauce for an extra time or include a little additional tomato paste to make a thicker consistency.
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NUTRITIONAL FACTS:
No. of Calories: 485 kcal
Sodium: 780 mg
Net Carbs: 7 g
Fiber: 3 g
Sugar: 5 g
Fats: 34 g
Proteins: 38 g
Portion Size: 1 bowl
Total Carbs: 10 g