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KETO Pasta with Amatriciana Sauce

Cultural Context

Originating from the town of Amatrice in Italy, Amatriciana sauce is traditionally made with guanciale, tomatoes, and cheese. It embodies the rustic flavors of Italian cooking, showcasing how simple ingredients can create a rich and satisfying dish. Modern variations, including keto pasta, allow those following low-carb diets to enjoy this classic sauce without sacrificing flavor.

ItalianITmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 eggs
1 cup cottage cheese
salt
extra virgin olive oil
bacon
homemade pasta sauce
red chili flakes
dehydrated basil
pepper

keto pasta

💰Cheaper: zucchini noodles

Zucchini noodles are lower in calories and carbs.

guanciale

💰Cheaper: bacon

Bacon is more widely available and less expensive.

parmesan cheese

💰Cheaper: pecorino cheese

Pecorino is often cheaper and has a similar flavor.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier.

1

Preheat the oven to 160°C.

2

In a blender or food processor, add 2 eggs and 1 cup of cottage cheese.

3

Add a touch of salt to the mixture.

4

Puree the mixture until smooth.

5

Prepare a baking tray by adding oil to help the parchment paper stick.

6

Pour the mixture into the baking tray and spread it as flat as possible.

7

Place the tray in the oven and bake for about 20 to 40 minutes, checking after 20 minutes.

8

Once done, remove from the oven and let it cool slightly before cutting off overcooked bits.

9

Cut the baked mixture into strips about 1 cm wide to create pasta.

10

For the sauce, heat a frying pan on medium-high and add a good glug of extra virgin olive oil.

11

Add garlic to the oil and let it cook gently to infuse the oil.

12

Add bacon to the pan and let it render down.

13

Once the bacon is cooked, add homemade pasta sauce and rinse the jar to get all the sauce out.

14

Sprinkle in red chili flakes, dehydrated basil, pepper, and salt to taste.

15

Let the sauce thicken before adding the pasta to it.

16

Add the pasta to the sauce and mix well before serving.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingboiling

Equipment Needed

blenderfood processorbaking trayfrying pan

Spice Level:

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Dietary

keto

Allergens

milkeggs

Also Known As

Keto AmatricianaLow-Carb Amatriciana
Local Name: Pasta KETO all'Amatriciana

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