If you've been craving pasta on a low-carb diet, this Keto Spaghetti is sure to scratch the itch! The crushed tomatoes and ground beef sauce is so bold and flavorful, you'll want to eat it like soup. Serve with your favorite keto-friendly spaghetti noodles, and you'll forget you're eating a low-carb dinner! Best of all, everything comes together in one pot on the stove. (Who doesn't love easy prep AND clean-up?) This recipe is the perfect way to treat the whole family to some low-carb comfort.
This Keto Spaghetti with homemade ground beef and tomato sauce is the perfect way to satisfy your pasta cravings. It's a hearty dish that's full of bold, satisfying flavor.
Best of all, everything comes together in one pot on the stove for easy prep and clean-up. Serve this with Keto Cheese Breadsticks and Keto Broccoli or Brussels Sprouts for an easy meal the whole family will love.
This Keto Spaghetti Meat Sauce recipe with low-carb noodles is one of my go-to meals, just like my Keto Beef Stroganoff.
Let's Talk Ingredients
For this keto pasta recipe, I like using 85% lean ground beef—it has the right balance of flavor and richness. Ground turkey works too if you want something lighter. I also add Italian sausage (with the casings removed) for that extra punch of flavor.
When it comes to noodles, palmini and zucchini noodles are my go-tos—they’re low carb, gluten-free, and a great way to sneak in extra veggies. Palmini noodles have a texture that’s closest to traditional pasta, but shirataki noodles are another solid option if you want to switch things up.
Tips & Tricks
- If you are using zucchini noodles, make sure you cook them and then drain them well so they won't add too much moisture to your zucchini spaghetti. I like to saute them in a skillet with a little olive oil for a minute or two, drain them, then blot with paper towels before adding them to my dish.
- To make your own crushed tomatoes for the Keto Spaghetti Sauce, peel, quarter, seed, and diced fresh tomatoes before putting them in a food processor. Don't process until completely smooth, make sure there are still some chunks.
- For the full spaghetti night experience, sprinkle your plate with as little or as much grated parmesan as you want. Mozzarella cheese and parsley also make great toppings for your keto spaghetti noodles and meat sauce.
How to Make Keto Spaghetti
Add the oil to a large stockpot over medium high heat. Once hot, add the onion and celery, then cook for 5 minutes. Stir often.
Push the vegetables to the side of the pot, then add the Italian seasoning, salt, garlic powder, black pepper, and crushed red pepper to the oil. Cook for 30 seconds.
Add the ground beef and sausage. Cook, breaking up the meat with the back of a wooden spoon, for about 10 minutes or until the meat is brown.
Add the tomatoes and Swerve, then bring everything to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, for 45 minutes.
Taste, season with additional salt and pepper if desired, and enjoy.
Keto Spaghetti with Palmini Noodles
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- ½ cup chopped onion
- 1 celery stalk chopped
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 16 ounce ground beef
- 8 ounces Italian sausage casings removed
- 26- ounces crushed tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon Swerve confectioners
- For serving: palmini noodles or zucchini noodles shirataki or konjac noodles also work
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large stockpot over medium-high heat.
- Add the onion and celery and cook for 5 minutes, stirring often.
- Push the vegetables to the side, and add the Italian seasoning, salt, garlic powder, black pepper, and crushed red pepper to the oil. Cook for 30 seconds.
- Add the ground beef and sausage. Cook, breaking up the meat with the back of a wooden spoon, for 10 minutes, or until the meat is brown.
- Add the tomatoes and Swerve and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer, and cook, stirring occasionally, for 45 minutes.
- Taste, and season with additional salt and pepper if desired.
Genevieve says
This is a great option for a low carb dinner! Love that combo of meats.
Allyssa says
This is my new favorite spaghetti recipe! Turned out really delicious and super tasty! Perfect for any gatherings! Will surely have this again! Thanks a bunch for sharing!
Cristina says
Love your recipes and thank you, but I wonder why your pics have such an odd color.
Marla says
I don’t know how to break down one cup with spaghetti squash for my keto app? Help?