Cacio e Pepe (con Zucchine Noodles)
Keto Cacio e Pepe (with Zucchini Noodles)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request zucchini noodles or another keto-friendly noodle substitute instead of traditional pasta. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A creamy, peppery pasta dish re-imagined for keto. Fresh zucchini noodles are tossed in a rich sauce made from Pecorino Romano cheese, copious amounts of black pepper, and ample butter or olive oil for a satisfying, low-carb experience.
Key ingredients
Zucchini, Pecorino Romano cheese, black pepper, butter/olive oil.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request zucchini noodles or another keto-friendly noodle substitute instead of traditional pasta. Confirm no flour or starch is used as a thickener in the sauce.
Say this to the waiter (Italian)
Il Cacio e Pepe, per favore, ma con spaghetti di zucchine al posto della pasta. E senza farina o amido per addensare la salsa.
Cacio e Pepe, please, but with zucchini noodles, not pasta. And no flour or starch to thicken the sauce.
Watch out for
Accidental inclusion of regular pasta, hidden starches or flour in the sauce, pre-made sauces that may contain sugar, excessive zucchini noodle portion (though unlikely to be high carb).
Macros are estimates for a typical serving and vary by restaurant. Confirm ingredients with staff, especially if you have allergies. Our ingredient lists are generated automatically and describe how a dish is typically made.
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