Keto Pasta Recipe - Only 2 Ingredients! - MyKetoPlate (2024)

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by JoannaJune 30, 2022

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Learn how to make keto pasta with just two ingredients. This low carb pasta alternative tastes similar to regular pasta and has just 3g of net carbs per serving. Make these easy keto noodles and serve with your favorite sauce!

I’m a huge pasta fan, and ever since going keto, I’ve tried so many grain-free pasta alternatives such as zucchini noodles, shirataki noodles, or Palmini.

While I love them so much, they don’t resemble much in flavor to regular pasta. However, the taste and texture of these keto pasta noodles are incredibly similar. The flavor is super rich but not overpowering, so it’s amazing for any low carb pasta sauce.

Enjoy homemade gluten-free noodles that are chewy, frim, cheesy, and perfect to curb those pasta cravings.

Some of my friends didn’t even notice this wasn’t real pasta until I told them.

I’m thrilled to show you the best keto alternative for pasta!

Why Are You Going To Love This Keto Pasta

• Quick to make with just 2 ingredients
• Only 3g net carb per serving.
• Tastes similar to regular pasta
• Super chewy, soft, and light

Is Pasta Keto-Friendly?

No, regular pasta/ egg noodles are not keto-friendly because they contain high carbohydrate ingredients such as white flour. But, no worries, it’s easy to make homemade keto pasta that tastes similar to classic noodles.

Keto Pasta Ingredients

One of the best things about this recipe is that it requires only two easy ingredients that you probably already have on hand:

• Egg Yolks –When making homemade pasta dough, use egg yolks at room temperature. They serve to hold and bind everything together as well as give the pasta a beautiful color.
• Mozzarella Cheese –freshly shredded mozzarella is the best for this recipe. Use low moisture mozzarella cheese.

There’s one optional ingredient that helps with the texture: xanthan gum. It adds that specific chewiness that you find in regular pasta.

How To Make The Best Keto Pasta

Making keto pasta from scratch at home is actually super quick and easy.

If you stick to instructions, you’ll have some of the best low carb pasta that tastes similar to what you’d serve at an Italian Restaurant.

Here is everything you have to do:

1. Make the pasta dough: Melt the shredded mozzarella in a microwave-safe bowl. Use a spatula to mix well until it forms a ball. Add the egg yolk and xanthan gum (if using). Make sure your cheese is not too hot, or else it will cook the egg. Using a spatula or wooden spoon, thoroughly combine the egg yolks with the mozzarella cheese until dough forms. If the dough is too wet, refrigerate for about 10 minutes.
2. Roll the pasta dough:Place your dough on a sheet of parchment paper, then place another one over the dough. Next, roll the dough with a rolling pin until 1/8 inch thin. Try to keep a square shape if possible. Refrigerate again to make cutting easier.
3. Cut the doughlengthwise into pasta strips using a pizza cutter.
4. Cook the noodles: Add water to a pot and bring it to a boil. Then add the noodles and cook them for about 20-30 seconds.
5. Serve: Once you drain the water, you can serve the noodles with your favorite sauce.

Tips For Making Keto Pasta

• The key to creating pasta with a thin and smooth texture is to combine all the ingredients properly.
• When cooking the pasta, use more boiling water than you would for regular pasta. This way, the pasta strips won’t stick together.
• Make that the mozzarella cheese is fully cooled before mixing the yolks; otherwise, the egg yolks will start cooking.
• Make sure you don’t overcook your pasta because it will break apart and dissolve into the water.

How To Serve Keto Pasta

You can choose to keto noodles them with your favorite sauce and some shredded parmesan on top.

Storing Ideas

• Fridge:Store uncooked pasta in an airtight container for up to one week.
• Freezer:Place low carb keto pasta in ziplock bags and store in the freezer for up to one month. Thaw completely in the fridge before serving.

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Joanna

I'm so excited you are here. I’m the girl behind MyKetoPlate. I am a proud keto blogger beginner, sharing my favorite keto recipes. Here you can find only easy, healthy, low carb recipes

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