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If you've never been a fan of shirataki noodles, this recipe may just change your mind. Think rich and creamy sauce wrapped around tender zero-carb noodles and served with fresh herbs. This is such a simple yet comforting keto dinner that takes just a few minutes to prepare!
Recipe Tips
You can keep this recipe simple and vegetarian or add any of your favorite proteins such as chicken, prawns or beef meatballs. If you use extra protein, half of the amount of noodles will be enough for a satisfying meal.
If you need to keep this keto dinner vegetarian, add a poached egg just like in this Zero-Carb Noodle Alfredo.
Keto Cheese Sauce
We're using basic Keto Cheese Sauce in this recipe and you can try other options for even more flavor:
Keto Alternatives to Pasta
We're using shirataki noodles which are zero-carb and easy to prepare. Here's how to prepare shirataki noodles. Don't like shirataki? Try some of these other options:
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Hands-on Overall
Serving size about 300 g/ 10.6 oz
Nutritional values (per about 300 g/ 10.6 oz)
Net carbs5.7 grams
Protein9.4 grams
Fat41.2 grams
Calories409 kcal
Calories from carbs 5%, protein 9%, fat 86%
Total carbs8.7 gramsFiber3 gramsSugars1.9 gramsSaturated fat25.2 gramsSodium289 mg(13% RDA)Magnesium14 mg(3% RDA)Potassium102 mg(5% EMR)
Ingredients (makes 2 servings)
- 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream (60 ml/ 2 fl oz)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter (28 g/ 1 oz)
- 1/4 cup cream cheese or soft goat cheese (60 g/ 2.1 oz)
- 1/2 cup grated cheddar or hard cheese of choice (57 g/ 2 oz)
- pinch of sea salt, if needed
- 2 tbsp water or more cream if you need to thin it down
- 2 packs shirataki noodles or shirataki fettuccine (400 g/ 14.2 oz)
- fresh herbs such as chives pr parsley, to serve
Instructions
- Make the cheese sauce. Place the cream and butter into a small sauce pan and gently heat up. Add the grated cheddar cheese (or any hard cheese of choice) and cream cheese.
- Stir until melted and bring to a simmer. Once you see bubbles, take off the heat. Mix until smooth and creamy. If you prefer a thicker sauce, cook for 3-5 more minutes while stirring. If too thick, add a splash of water or cream.
- Prepare the shirataki noodles by following the instructions here.
- Add the prepared shirataki noodles to the saucepan with the cheese sauce. Toss to combine.
- Serve warm with fresh herbs such as thyme, chives, parsley or oregano.
- Best served immediately but can be stored in the fridge for 3 days. To reheat, place on the stove and gently heat up on low heat to prevent the cheese sauce from splitting.
Shirataki Noodles with Creamy Cheese Sauce
Step by Step
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream (60 ml/ 2 fl oz)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter (28 g/ 1 oz)
- 1/4 cup cream cheese or soft goat cheese (60 g/ 2.1 oz)
- 1/2 cup grated cheddar or hard cheese of choice (57 g/ 2 oz)
- pinch of sea salt, if needed
- 2 tbsp water or more cream if you need to thin it down
- 2 packs shirataki noodles or shirataki fettuccine (400 g/ 14.2 oz)
- fresh herbs such as chives pr parsley, to serve
Instructions
- Make the cheese sauce. Place the cream and butter into a small sauce pan and gently heat up. Add the grated cheddar cheese (or any hard cheese of choice) and cream cheese.
- Stir until melted and bring to a simmer. Once you see bubbles, take off the heat. Mix until smooth and creamy. If you prefer a thicker sauce, cook for 3-5 more minutes while stirring. If too thick, add a splash of water or cream.
- Prepare the shirataki noodles by following the instructions here.
- Add the prepared shirataki noodles to the saucepan with the cheese sauce. Toss to combine.
- Serve warm with fresh herbs such as thyme, chives, parsley or oregano.
- Best served immediately but can be stored in the fridge for 3 days. To reheat, place on the stove and gently heat up on low heat to prevent the cheese sauce from splitting.
Nutrition (per serving, about 300 g/ 10.6 oz)
Calories409kcal
Net Carbs5.7g
Carbohydrates8.7g
Protein9.4g
Fat41.2g
Saturated Fat25.2g
Fiber3g
Sugar1.9g
Sodium289mg
Magnesium14mg
Potassium102mg
Detailed nutritional breakdown (per about 300 g/ 10.6 oz)
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