Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 25 minutes
Serves: 6
Difficulty: Moderate
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Keto-friendly
kcal: 350 per serving
Introduction:
Rediscover the comfort of classic spaghetti with a keto-friendly twist in this Low Carb Million Dollar Spaghetti recipe. It’s the perfect blend of flavors and textures, combining rich meat sauce, creamy cheese, and low-carb noodles. This dish will satisfy your pasta cravings without compromising your keto lifestyle.
Ingredients:
- 8 oz low-carb spaghetti (or zucchini noodles)
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions:
- Cook the Spaghetti or Noodles:
- Prepare the low-carb spaghetti according to the package instructions. If using zucchini noodles, sautรฉ them in a pan until tender.
- Prepare the Meat Sauce:
- In a skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Add minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and marinara sauce. Stir well and let it simmer for a few minutes.
- Cream Cheese Mixture:
- In a separate bowl, mix softened cream cheese, sour cream, and half of the shredded mozzarella until smooth.
- Assemble and Bake:
- Preheat the oven to 350ยฐF (175ยฐC).
- In a greased baking dish, layer half of the cooked spaghetti or noodles.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture over the noodles, then top with the remaining noodles.
- Pour the meat sauce over the top layer and evenly distribute.
- Melt the unsalted butter and drizzle it over the casserole.
- Sprinkle the remaining shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese on top.
- Bake and Serve:
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Once cooked, garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Note: Feel free to customize this recipe with your favorite low-carb vegetables or additional seasonings.
Nutrition Facts (per serving):
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Total Fat: 28g
- Total Carbohydrates: 5g
- Dietary Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
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