Salsiccia Fresca in Padella con Cipolle (Senza Contorni Carboidrati)
Pan-Seared Fresh Sausage with Onions (without carb sides)
Yes, with a tweak: request no traditional carb sides (polenta, potatoes, bread). About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Succulent fresh Italian sausages, pan-seared until beautifully browned and cooked through, often with sautéed onions for a touch of sweetness and depth. A simple, rustic, and satisfying dish.
Key ingredients
Fresh Italian sausage (pork), olive oil, sliced onions, white wine (optional), black pepper.
How to make it keto
Request no traditional carb sides (polenta, potatoes, bread). Ask for minimal onions or ensure they are cooked without added sugar (no caramelization with sugar). Confirm sausage contains no high-carb fillers.
Say this to the waiter (Italian)
Per la Salsiccia Fresca, niente contorni di carboidrati. Le cipolle non devono essere caramellate e la salsiccia senza riempitivi di carboidrati.
For the Salsiccia Fresca, please omit carb sides. Ensure onions are not caramelized with sugar and sausage has no carb fillers.
Watch out for
Onions can be surprisingly high in carbs when cooked and concentrated. White wine has residual sugars. Some commercial sausages may contain fillers like breadcrumbs or sugar, inquire with the restaurant.
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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