This low carb spaghetti is a family favorite! It comes together in just minutes and is completely keto-friendly. Keep reading to learn how to make this delicious pasta dish.
Low-Carb Spaghetti Sauce
When I was a kid, spaghetti was my favorite meal! I could eat some spaghetti. The best part was the sauce. I love the slightly-sweet and zesty marinara and would drench my noodles in it.
I love to cook, but I don’t have time to make my own spaghetti sauce. My favorite low-carb spaghetti sauce is Rao’s Homemade. Look at the ingredients label and you’ll see they are only made with whole ingredients and no sugar. They really do taste like homemade sauce!
Marinara sauce is made from tomatoes, so be careful with how much you eat. You might not want to drench your noodles in it like I did when I was a kid.
Low-Carb Spaghetti
I used Natural Heaven spaghetti palmini noodles. They come in a can and require basically no prep time (you just have to warm them up!). They also have a texture that very closely resembles regular spaghetti noodles! My kids couldn’t tell a difference, so you probably won’t either.
You’ll find a variety of different types of palmini noodles at your local supermarket. You can use them for all sorts of recipes too! I’ve used palmini noodles to make low-carb chicken pad Thai. Talk about delicious!
Palmini noodles are low in carbs because they are so high in fiber. All that fiber makes the net carbs lower. They are a fantastic type of food. Even on the keto diet, you can enjoy pasta again!
Keto Meatballs
I made my own homemade keto meatballs that taste delicious on the spaghetti and marinara sauce. You could also just eat the meatballs by themselves and dip them in marinara sauce for lunch!
I made these meatballs with ground beef, but you can substitute the beef with ground chicken or ground turkey. If you want to use sausage, I suggest adding a little bit of sausage with another type of meat. That way you don’t increase the calories or saturated fats too much.
The best seasoning for meatballs is simply salt, pepper, garlic, onion, and Italian seasoning. If you want them to have a little heat, add some red pepper flakes.
How To Freeze Meatballs
You can also freeze the meatballs and then pull them out when you are ready to cook. This will save you prep time on those busy nights. Here’s how to freeze homemade meatballs.
First, bake the meatballs according to the recipe. Then, let them cool off completely. Next, place the meatballs on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet in a single layer. Place the baking sheet in your freezer. Allow the meatballs to freeze completely.
After they are frozen solid, place the meatballs in a freezer-safe resealable food storage bag. They will stay fresh in the freezer for up to 6 months.
Reheat them in the oven at 350°F for about 15 minutes.
What To Serve With Spaghetti
What are some of your favorite types of food to serve with spaghetti? I like to add my keto garlic knots – they taste just like garlic bread! If you prefer a toast, make some low-carb garlic toast on the side with it.
I love to serve a chopped salad with my pasta dishes. This shrimp avocado and spinach salad is one of my favorites! Low-carb chicken cobb salad is another contender. They both taste delicious with this spaghetti recipe.
Low-Carb Spaghetti and Meatballs Recipe
The entire recipe for this low-carb spaghetti and meatballs is at the bottom of this post. First, I have some step-by-step photos to show you how I made the meatballs. Don’t forget to pin this post to your low-carb dinner ideas board on Pinterest so you can find it later!
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
Ground Beef
Egg
Minced Garlic
Onion Powder
Italian Seasoning
Parmesan Cheese
Rao’s Marinara Sauce
Palmini Noodles
Garnish
Fresh Parsley
Shredded Parmesan Cheese
Instructions:
In a large bowl, combine ground beef with minced garlic, onion powder, Italian seasoning and Parmesan cheese.
Mix in 1 egg.
Form 9 meatballs and place on a prepared baking sheet.
Bake at 375 degrees F for approximately 15 minutes. Remove meatballs from the oven and place in a large skillet.
Top with marinara sauce, bring to a simmer. Cook for approximately 10 minutes.
Garnish with fresh parsley and parmesan cheese.
Serve along with Palmini noodles (prepared per package instructions).
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Low-Carb Spaghetti and Meatballs
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
- Skillet
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground Beef
- 1 large Egg
- 1 tsp Minced Garlic
- 1/2 tsp Onion Powder
- 1 tsp Italian Seasoning
- 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese shredded
- 24 ounces Rao's Marinara Sauce
- 24 ounces Palmini Noodles
Garnish Ideas
- Fresh Parsley
- Shredded Parmesan Cheese
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef with minced garlic, onion powder, Italian seasoning and Parmesan cheese.
- Mix in 1 egg.
- Form 9 meatballs and place on a prepared baking sheet.
- Bake at 375 degrees F for approximately 15 minutes.
- Remove meatballs from the oven and place in a large skillet. Top with marinara sauce, bring to a simmer. Cook for approximately 10 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and parmesan cheese.
- Serve along with Palmini noodles (prepared per package instructions).
Notes
Net Carbs: 5 Net Carbs Per Serving
The nutritional information for this recipe is calculated as a courtesy and is an approximate only. I cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipes on this site.
Keto Pasta Recipes
If you enjoyed this low-carb spaghetti recipe, here are some more keto-friendly pasta recipes you should try next. They are some of my favorites!
- Palmini Peanut Noodles
- Low-Carb Creamy Lemon Chicken Pasta
- Garlic and Bacon Low-Carb Pasta
- Keto Pad Thai Recipe
- Keto Cajun Shrimp and Zoodles Alfredo