Are you trying to reduce your carb intake but love pasta? There are many Keto vegetable pasta options with my low carb pasta alternatives that taste great, filling, and easy to make. Make your own or get a Shirataki Noodles for more Gluten-free, Grain-Free and Keto variety.
Pasta is a well-known, well-loved comfort food tradition served internationally that started from our earliest childhood memories.
Many families include this easy, cheap and versatile dish into their daily diet. However, when changing our diet to reduce carbs, it’s frustrating not knowing how to implement easy low carb pasta alternatives.
Yet, there are simple ways to eat pasta using tasty, tried and true low carb pasta noodles recipes. In our family, we know what the best pasta alternatives work for us that are easy to make, taste great, and filling too.
Best Pasta Alternatives
I’ll share with you many alternatives to pasta that you can buy and where to buy it. Plus, I’ll also show you how to make low carb pasta in the convenience of your home. Here are my favorite low carb noodle dishes that fit all families in any stage of life.
These 3 vegetable noodle options are either store-bought or can be made at home. Store-bought ones are pretty tasty but my daughter Sophie prefers my homemade version.
What types of Keto Pasta Alternatives are there?
- Shirataki Noodles
- Vegetable Pasta
- Homemade Noodles
- Kelp Noodles
- Palmini Noodles
- Store-bought Ready-made Pasta
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Low Carb Pasta Option One: Shirataki Noodles
Shirataki Noodles are thin, translucent, gelatinous traditional Japanese noodles made from the konjac yam. Hence,
Where can you find Shirataki noodles?
Shirataki noodles, sometimes also called “Miracle Noodles” can be found both in dry and soft “wet” forms in Asian markets and some supermarkets. When purchased wet, they are packaged in liquid. They normally have a shelf life of up to one year. Some brands may require rinsing or par-boiling, as the water they are packaged in has an odor that may be unpleasant to those not accustomed to it.
If you find Shirataki Noodles to be a bit too much gummy for you, try the Tofu Shirataki Option, which is actually our favorite. It does contain a bit calories and a tiny bit amount of Tofu, but the consistency is really awesome. Very much like real Noodles. And they also sell it in various shapes, which is just perfect.
Shirataki Noodles Recipes
Need some fresh ideas to get started with this healthy low carb pasta alternative?
Take a look at our Chicken Shirataki Noodles Recipe, or try this healthy dish of Stuffed Peppers with Low Carb Rice.
Alternative Methods of Cooking Shirataki Noodles
Alternatively, those noodles can be drained and dry roasted. This method gets rid of the bitterness you may not enjoy in these Japanese noodles.
It also makes the noodles have a more pasta-like consistency.
How do you dry roast Shirataki Noodles?
Dry roasting is done by placing noodles in a non-stick skillet on high for just one minute, or until you hear a slight squeaking noise when moving them around.
Low Carb Pasta Option Two: Vegetable Pasta
In addition, you can make your own keto pasta from various vegetables.
To start, you’ll need a vegetable spiralizer or a hand vegetable peeler.
They are very easy to use and clean up is a breeze.
The most popular are:
- Zucchinis also called “Zoodles“
- Cucumbers
- Root vegetables
- Spaghetti Squash
- Eggplant
- Kohlrabi
- Cabbage
- Sprouts
- Carrots
- Cauliflower
- Broccoli Stems
- Onions
- Asparagus
- Palmini
Asparagus Tagliatelle Noodles
This option you most likely have never heard of and will surprise you {as I was} how delicious it can be! My very own recipe Asparagus Tagliatelle Completely Low Carb calls for using white asparagus in the flat ribbon form of noodles called “Tagliatelle“.
Impress your hungry low carb or keto diet friends over to try this wonderful vegetable noodle recipe. Plus, this article includes a super scrumptious asparagus sauce.
Keto Cauliflower Rice
Another option to make Low Carb rice is an example of using a cauliflower. With a simple trick, I have shown in a video within our Keto-Friendly Sushi Rolls Recipe, you can make a perfect Keto Rice, graining cauliflower heads in a Blender filled with water. Use it for making either Keto Sushi or add it into a different dish just like you would an ordinary rice.
You can use the Cauliflower heads as an example in this Jalapeno Popper Cauliflower “Mac” and Cheese recipe as well. So many options.
Keto Pasta Option three: Homemade Noodles
How to Make Low Carb Pasta?
Would you also like to try making your very own homemade low carb pasta keto style?
Don’t be afraid to try your own Keto or Low Carb Pasta using various ingredients combined together.
The most popular are eggs mixed with either different types of fiber or even a nut meal.
I am attaching a little sheet, I have made for myself, where you have a various low carb pasta alternatives and choices for you to try. I use most of them because each person in the family has got their own favorite Keto Pasta alternatives.
Need some fresh, keto– friendly ideas to get started?
We have made our own, which we really like, and you can try to make it as well.
Keto Fiber Noodles. They are simple to make, a great substitute for carb-covered pasta in soups, pasta dishes, pasta, and more!
Low Carb Fettuccine Noodles or Soup Noodles are another alternative made with Oat Fiber if you would like to explore.
Another option for which we do have a recipe is Homemade Keto Egg Noodles. Pretty easy to make and your craving for Pasta would be gone in seconds. Made into Keto Lasagna it is great choice for your casserole as well.
For a different look and feel try our Homemade Keto Spaghetti or Homemade Low Carb Pasta with one of the Italian sauces. A great example is our Low Carb Spaghetti Bolognese.
Using an Oat Fiber, this Quick and Easy 3 Ingredient Keto Pasta is a great idea as well. Together with our Marinara Sauce, you can have in a few minutes a full dinner meal of Italian Keto Pasta Marinara on your table.
Since Keto Gnocchi is part of Italian Pasta selections, I am adding them in here as well. Making Keto Spinach Gnocchi, Keto Gnocchi Tomato Basil, or Gnocchi with Bacon and Cream Sauce with them was a breeze.
Plus, learn more about the different types of vegetable pasta that are replacing spaghetti noodles in households everywhere!
Keto Pasta Alternative Four: Kelp Noodles
Kelp Noodles is another low carb pasta substitute bought in the shops. They are translucent noodles made from edible Kelp (Algae Seaweed). The texture is pretty much jelly-like, similar to rice noodles but without carbs and many calories.
They can be eaten raw, but most popular are added into the dished directly, to soak up the flavor. Make sure you rinse them before use.
Keto Pasta Alternative Five: Palmini Pasta
Palmini Noodles are made directly from Hearts of Palm. Shaped into various Low Carb Pasta alternatives, you can find Angel hair, Linguine, Lasagna, or Rice.
Once fully rinsed and added to your dish, you will not even know those are not real noodles.
Palmini Noodles does not need to be cooked and can be served straight from the can.
How does Palmini Pasta taste like?
When you try them straight out of the can, they have a slightly sour taste, which disappears once you fully wash them.
Taste is similar to al dente noodles, which I love and have decided to keep it at that.
But if you would like to have them a bit softer, you can boil them for 5-10 minutes.
If you find Palmini Noodles too acidic, you can also soak them in nut milk or cream for a while and then rinse once again.
Recipes made with Palmini Pasta:
Alternative to pasta Six: Store-bought ready-made Keto Pasta
Year by year, there are more and more producers, selling and promoting ready-made Keto or Low carb Pasta alternatives. Some of them are a mixture of various protein powders, some are made from nut flours. An advantage is, that their shelf life is much longer as our homemade keto Pasta. You can store them for the days, when you really have no time and need the food on the table really quick.
Please as I do mention several times. Do read your labels. ALWAYS. Some of them still contain starch and flour, even though in less amount to normal pasta. But you can find your favorites.
Thankfully, today you can find a variety of brands with low-carb noodles in health shops. We have tried quite a few of them but, they can raise blood sugar and do not always taste great. Therefore we are sticking with the low carb alternatives I mentioned above and hope you find the best recipe for you and your family!
What Sauces would go with Keto Pasta or Noodles?
As we are by the Low Carb Noodles alternatives, it is wise to mention some sauces which can be perfectly accommodated.
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Keto and Low Carb Pasta, Noodles, Spaghetti, Rice, Gnocchi Variations
Are you trying to reduce your carb intake but love pasta? There are many Low Carb and Keto Noodles options and alternatives that taste great, filling, and easy to make.
Various dishes prepared with Low Carb and Keto Spaghetti, Gnocchi, Pasta, Rice, Noodles variation as well as recipes on how to make your own Egg Keto Noodles, Keto Fiber Noodles and more.
Homemade Keto Egg Noodles
These Homemade Keto Egg Noodles Recipe with a perfect texture and only 4 ingredients and 8 minutes to bake are a perfect addition to your Low Carb Living. Fully Gluten-Free, Low Carb and easy to make, this Low Carb Pasta is perfect to use instead of regular pasta in your soups, casserole, lasagna or with any of the low carb sauces.
Keto Gnocchi with Fresh Spinach Sauce Recipe
Homemade Keto Gnocchi with Fresh Spinach, Garlic, and Sour Cream brings you a perfect Keto Comfort Food of Low Carb Gnocchi with Pillowy Texture and freshness from other Ingredients. This Easy Keto Pasta Recipe is fully Gluten-Free, Low Carb, Grain-Free with a Potato taste that brings your family Home cooking to the next level.
How To Make Homemade Keto Spaghetti
Learn How To Make Homemade Keto Spaghetti super Quick and Easy with only 1g of carbs per serving. Our Low Carb Spaghetti Recipe is not only simple to make but will add fiber into your daily nutrition, being still fully gluten-free, grain-free, and without raising your blood sugar.
Italian Keto Pasta Marinara Recipe
Our Italian Keto Pasta Marinara Recipe is a super Quick and Easy Keto Dinner for the whole family. Fully Gluten-Free, Low Carb, Grain-Free and Diabetic Friendly Keto Meal, you can prepare well in advance and enjoy day after day.
Keto Mashed Cauliflower Recipe
Keto Mashed Cauliflower Recipe, together with shredded cheese, cream cheese, and broth, is the best mashed cauliflower puree as a replacement for regular mashed potatoes. This low carb cauliflower mashed potatoes is the recipe you have been searching for.
Keto Fiber Noodles
Learn How To Make the Best and Easiest Keto Fiber Noodles Recipe using only 3 Ingredients in 8 minutes. Those Keto Pasta Noodles made with our famous Oat Fiber bring the world of low-carb pasta as close to regular noodles but entirely gluten-free, grain-free, and diabetic-friendly.
How To Cook Frozen Cauliflower Rice
Learn How To Cook Frozen Cauliflower Rice as a perfect low carb side dish for your dinners. Turn a bag of frozen riced cauliflower into a delicious quick, and easy meal with our soon to be your favorite recipe.
How To Make Homemade Keto Soup Noodles
Our Homemade Keto Soup Noodles made with only 3 ingredients are a perfect addition to any of your Low-Carb Soup Recipe. Oat Fiber Soup Noodles are not only Gluten-Free but perfect for Diabetics as well. Add them right before serving, and enjoy your warm and cozy evening.
Homemade Keto Lasagna Noodles Pasta Sheets
Making those Super Quick and Easy Homemade Keto Lasagna Noodles Pasta Sheets Recipe with Almond Flour will make your Keto Meal Preps Extra Simple. Those Fully Low Carb Pasta Sheets with 3 Ingredients Only are Gluten-Free, Grain-Free, and a perfect Lasagna Replacement for Diabetics.
Easy Homemade Keto Gnocchi
Keto Gnocchi Di Patate with its real Pillowy Pasta Texture and “Melt in your Mouth” Potato like Flavor is a part of the Italian Pasta, Dumplings or Gnocchi replacement in Low Carb Lifestyle. Fully Gluten-Free, made without real Potatoes, our Homemade Gnocchi will surprise you with its real feel.
Low Carb Lasagna with Ground Beef
Our Simple to Make Low Carb Lasagna with Ground Beef is a perfect Keto Meal you can prepare well in advance and use it as a Meal Prep as well. Fully Keto, Gluten-Free, Grain-Free, and perfect for Diabetics, this High Protein Lasagna Recipe will climb on top of the list for your Keto Cooking.
Quick and Easy 3 Ingredient Keto Pasta
Quick and Easy 3 Ingredient Keto Pasta as a perfect Low-Carb Alternative to Pasta Noodles for your Meal Prep or a Simple Dinner with one of Low-Carb Sauce. Fully Nut-Free, Gluten-Free, Grain-Free, and perfect for Diabetics, this Pasta Made From Scratch using Oat Fiber will add the perfect amount of fiber into your diet.
How To Make Cauliflower Rice in Seconds
Learn How To Make Cauliflower Rice in Seconds for the Best Keto Side Dish Cauliflower Rice Recipes. Complete Guide on Making Low Carb Rice Without using a Food Processor and be ready to Cook Keto Rice daily.
Keto Baked Feta Pasta with Palmini Noodles
Enjoy this Super Quick and Easy TikTok Viral Keto Baked Feta Pasta with Palmini Noodles made in a few minutes. Fully Low Carb, Gluten-Free, and Grain-Free Keto Dinner made with Pasta Alternative you are going to love.
Homemade Low Carb Pasta Recipe
Our 3 Ingredients only Homemade Low Carb Pasta Recipe is super Quick and Easy to make in less than 15 minutes. This Healthy Keto Pasta Recipe is fully Gluten Free, Grain Free, and a perfect fit for Diabetics.
Keto Gnocchi Tomato Basil
Let us plan a special Italian Evening with our Keto Gnocchi Tomato Basil Recipe. Those Gluten-Free, Low Carb and perfect for Diabetics Gnocchi Di Patate are getting more and more popular as weeks go by.
Easy Keto Fettuccine Alfredo with Homemade Noodles
Our Extra Cheesy, Rich, and Creamy, Easy Keto Fettuccine Alfredo with Homemade Noodles made with only 5 Ingredients will blow your mind. This Low Carb Garlic Parmesan Cream Sauce made with Heavy Cream is fully Gluten-Free, Grain-Free, and just the right fit if you are Diabetic as well.
Low Carb Fettuccine Noodles
Learn How To Make Quick and Easy Low Carb Fettuccine Noodles made with Oat Fiber that gives you the perfect blend of the smooth and flavorful Keto Pasta Recipe you have ever dreamed of. With only 3 Ingredients and choices o 2 different ways to make those Best Ever Homemade Keto Noodles that are fully Gluten-Free as well as Grain-Free, there is no need to ever miss your Italian Pasta Evening.
Cheesy Cauliflower Rice
Enjoy our Cheesy Cauliflower Rice recipe as the best low carb side dish you have ever dreamt of. Filled with cheddar and cream cheese, this 2 grams of net carbs per serving keto rice is much better than a traditional rice dish.
Low Carb Spaghetti Bolognese
Low Carb Spaghetti Bolognese is a perfect Keto Dinner, consisting of our Homemade Keto Spaghetti and Low Carb BBQ Sauce with Mince Meat. Fully Gluten-Free, Grain-Free, and the perfect fit for Diabetics, your Keto Diet will be as flavorful as one can only dream of.
Keto Asparagus Pasta
Our Keto Asparagus Pasta made into Tagliatelle from actual asparagus offers you another Unique Keto-Friendly Pasta Variation to go into the already wide selection I offer you.
This Keto Asparagus Tagliatelle Pasta is not only fully Low Carb, Grain-Free, and Gluten-Free but also Diabetic Friendly and, together with our Cheesy Creamy Keto Sauce, will make your evening meal one great enjoyment.
Keto Pasta Carbonara Recipe
Make the Best Keto Pasta Carbonara with Low Carb Homemade Noodles and Crispy Bacon Bits as your Italian Classic Easy Family Dinner or a Keto Meal Plans for the week.
Our Gluten-Free, Low Carb, Trim Healthy Mama, Grain-Free Pasta Carbonara made with Homemade Low Carb Pasta and topped with Grated Parmesan Cheese will be your go-to recipe everyone will love.
Keto Ramen Noodles
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Keto Friendly Sushi Rolls Recipe
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Keto Gnocchi with Bacon and Cream Sauce
Our Homemade Keto Gnocchi with Bacon and Cream Sauce enriched with flavorful Cheese is the best Comfort Keto Food you have been looking for. Fully Grain-Free, Low Carb, and Gluten-Free, this Simple Keto Dinner would be your go-to favorite of all.
Keto Chicken Stir Fry Shirataki Noodles Recipe
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Keto Stuffed Peppers Recipe With Rice
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Keto Chicken Noodle Soup with Homemade Keto Egg Noodles
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I had so much fun experimenting in the beginning with the different options out there…but you’ve suggested some I’ve never tried! I like them all in different applications…so much variety!
Great list! I love zoodles, but it’s good to know there are other options, as well. 🙂
This is such a helpful post! I love all the vegetable options for zoodles. I need to try more than just zucchini!
you should. There are so many choices
What a fantastic guide & resource for low carb pasta alternatives! Sharing 🙂
great choices
great ideas! There are so many creative options to traditional pasta!
yeah, one would not believe
Zoodles have always been my favorite alternate noodle but you give some great new options to check out.
Yeah, there are so many options
I love asparagus, I really have to try my hand at that option!
You should. It really surprised me how great that taste.
Fascinating article, I did not realize there were that many low carb keto options. Going to get some oat fiber and try making keto fiber noodles. Veggie noodles are good but lack a true noodle texture. Thanks for sharing.
Cappello’s makes almond flour & sweet potato gnocchi, spaghetti, & fettuccini. Jovial Foods makes cassava flour spaghetti, penne, elbows & orzo pastas. There is also chickpea flour pastas from Banza…
Those are great tips. Although all sweet potatoes, Cassava or Chickpeas have all so much carbohydrates, that will probably not fit into the macros for some and therefore are not really advisable to use in Keto Lifestyle.
Is there another alternative of flour other than oat fiber to use in your soup noodles? Thanks!
You can try if available, Potato Fiber or Bamboo fiber
Where are the recipes and quantities?
Every homemade pasta is linked. Once you click on the highlighted name, it takes you directly to the recipe. Also towards the end of the article, you have a whole list of all of the homemade pasta recipes together with pictures.