Intermediate
Do you realize that you could create your own keto pasta at home using just a handful of ingredients! Much like conventional pasta, you mix ingredients into dough then let it rest for at least an hour then cut it into your preferred pasta shapes and cook. This keto recipe for keto pasta makes a great addition to a delicious Swedish meatball recipe!
YIELDS 2 Servings Fat: 15g Crabs: 1g protein’s: 13g
PREP TIME 10mins COOK TIME 60 mins TOTAL TIME 70 mins
Ingredients
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 large egg, separated
- 1/2 packet unflavored gelatins
- 1 tbsp water
Directions
- Within a bowl mix the unflavored gelatins and the water. Let it flower (thicken).
- In a bowl that is safe for microwaving melt the mozzarella cheese.
- Mix in gelatines, stirring until it is well mixed.
- Include eggs with yolks.
- Form the dough into the shape of a ball.
- The keto pasta dough can be rolled out using the help of a rolling pin. If it is sticky then add a small amount of almond flour.
- Let the pasta rest in the refrigerator for one hour prior to cutting.
- Make thin strips. Cut in the desired pasta form of your preference.
- Make keto pasta at home just like regular pasta and take it home to enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 2191
Servings 2 (1g Net Carbs)
% Daily Value *
Total fat 15 grams 24%
1 gram of total carbohydrate 1%
Dietary fibber 0 grams
Protein 13 grams 26%
* Percent daily values are based on 2,000 calories of food. Your daily values can be more or less based on the calories you need.
CATEGORY All, Dinner, Lunch
COOKING METHOD Stovetop
DIET Vegetarian
TAGS #noodles, #pasta, #spaghett
**Keto Pasta Made at Home: A Low-Carb Treat**
Giving up their favorite comfort meal, pasta, might be a difficult prospect for pasta fans following a ketogenic diet. But with a few tweaks, you can have tasty, low-carb, handmade keto pasta that fits your diet requirements. This guide will walk you through the process of making keto pasta from scratch, ensuring you can savor this Italian classic without the guilt.
Keto Pasta Contents
Ingredients needed to make homemade keto spaghetti are as follows:
1. **Almond Flour**: almond meal is a staple in keto cooking due to its low carbohydrate content. It imparts a nutty taste and gives the pasta a somewhat gritty consistency.
2. **Powder of psyllium husk**: This is essential for connecting the ingredients with one another and giving the pasta dough the required flexibility.
3. **Eggs**: Eggs are necessary to provide the pasta dough shape and wetness.
4. **Cream Cheese**: Creamy cheese smooths the pastry’s surface & adds richness.
5. **Xanthan Gum**: This is used to make the dough more elastic and texture-like, similar to traditional pasta.
6. **Salt**: The pasta’s flavour is improved with a small teaspoon of salt.
Instructions for Making Keto Pasta at Home
1. **Get Ready for the Dough**: Put 1 cup almond flour, 1 tablespoon psyllium husk powder, and 1 teaspoon xanthan gum into a mixing bowl. In order to ensure that the dry ingredients are distributed uniformly, mix well.
– Mix two big yolks to a different bowl when they are blended well. After adding two tablespoons of softened cream cheese, mix it until it becomes smooth. Mix both wet and dry ingredients together gradually and well until a dough forms. To get the right consistency, add a little more almond flour when the dough becomes too sticky.
Step 2: **Knead the Dough** – Place the mixture onto a sanitised surface that has been lightly sprinkled with almond flour. Work the dough for two to three minutes, or until it’s elastic and smooth.
“– Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill for at least 30 minutes. The dough gets firmer in this step, which facilitates rolling out.
3. Roll and After a batter has chilled, divide it into smaller portions to make it easier to handle. And using a rolling pin, Roll out each part of dough on a sheet of parchment paper. Roll thinly, similar to conventional spaghetti. You can roll out the dough uniformly and to a regular thickness if you have a pasta maker.
4. **Cut the Pasta**: After rolling out the dough, use a knife or pizza cutter to cut it into desired shapes. It is possible to prepare lasagna sheets, spaghetti, and fettuccine.
– Using a pasta cutter or pasta machine attachment is something to think about if you like uniform shapes.
5. **Prepare the Pasta**: Heat a big saucepan of salted water till it boils. After adding the pasta to the boiling water gently, cook it for two to three minutes. Keto Pasta cooks more quickly than typical pasta, so watch it closely to prevent overcooking. Take out and wash the spaghetti with cold water to halt the cooking process. This aids in getting rid of any extra starch as well.
Ideas for Serving
You can enjoy keto spaghetti with a wide range of sauces and toppings. To get you going, consider these suggestions:
1. **Creamy Alfredo Sauce**: Combine heavy cream, parmesan cheese, and garlic to make a rich and decadent sauce. Toss the spaghetti in the sauce and serve with fresh parsley.
2. **Tomato Basil Sauce**: Add crushed tomatoes and fresh basil leaves to a skillet with olive oil. Serve the pasta with this tasty sauce on top and some grated Parmesan cheese on top.
3. **Insect Sauce**: Mix fresh basil, pine nuts, garlic, and olive oil to make a vivid pesto sauce. Add cherry tomatoes and toasted pine nuts to the spaghetti after tossing it with pesto.
4. **Garlic Butter Shrimp**: Saute crustaceans in butter and garlic, then combine with spaghetti for a quick and tasty supper.
How to Make the Best Keto Pasta
– **Use Fresh Ingredients**: Ensure all your ingredients, especially the eggs and cream cheese, are fresh to achieve the best texture and flavor.
– **Adjust Dough Consistency**: If the dough is too dry, add some water. Add extra almond flour if necessary to achieve the desired consistency if it’s too moist.
**Inspect Carefully**: Keto pasta cooks quickly and is delicate. Watch it closely at all times to prevent overcooking.
Final Thoughts
Homemade keto pasta is a fantastic way to enjoy your favorite pasta dishes while adhering to a low-carb lifestyle. You can make tasty, keto-friendly pasta that fulfils your appetites and balances your diet with a few basic ingredients and practice. Now gather your ingredients and get ready to cook some delicious, guilt-free pasta!