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Low Carb Philly Cheesesteak 'Pasta' with zoodles

Low Carb Philly Cheesesteak Zoodles topped with onions and hot peppers
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 610 kcal
Net Carbs 8.8 g
A low carb 'pasta' recipe made with zucchini noodles, pan fried beef, sauteed vegetables, and and creamy, low carb cheese sauce. Inspired by the classic Philly Cheesesteak Sandwhich

Equipment

  • Spiralizer (optional)
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Frying Pan
  • Sauce Pan
  • Stirring Spoon

Ingredients
  

Pasta

  • 12 oz (340g) beef, ribeye cut into thin strips
  • 1 medium (120g) onion cut into strips
  • 1 medium (120g) green pepper cut into strips
  • 2 cloves (10g) garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp (30g) oil/butter/ghee for cooking
  • 2 medium (550g) zucchini 6-7 inches long, spiralized into zoodles or store bought
  • salt and pepper

Cheese Sauce

  • 1 cup (240g) heavy cream
  • ½ cup (120g) chicken/beef broth
  • 6 tbsp (75g) cream cheese cut into small chunks
  • ¾ cup (100g) mozzarella cheese grated
  • ½ tsp red chili flakes
  • salt and pepper

Toppings

  • 3 tbsp (20g) hot chili diced
  • 3 tbsp (10g) parsley, fresh chopped
  • 1 stalk (10g) scallion chopped

Instructions
 

Low Carb Zucchini Pasta

  • Thinly slice beef in 2-3" long strips and season with salt and pepper - see note for tips
  • Heat oil/butter/ghee in fry pan on medium-high heat and brown beef strips. Remove cooked beef from the pan and set aside for later
  • Add sliced onions, green pepper, and garlic to same pan and fry for 10-15 minutes or until onions are nicely caramelized. Stir occasionally to cook evenly and add water or oil as needed to prevent sticking and burning. Season to taste
  • If using fresh zucchini, use a spiralizer to make zoodles

Zesty Low Carb Cheesesteak Sauce

  • In a sauce pan, heat the heavy cream and broth until bubbling
  • Continuously stirring, slowly add chunks of cream cheese until it melts into the sauce. Repeat for grated mozzarella cheese. Add slowly and keep stirring. - See note for tips
  • Add red chili flakes and let simmer on low heat, stirring occasionally until thick and velvety smooth, season to taste
  • Arrange uncooked zucchini noodles on a plate, add sauce, meat, veg, and desired toppings. After a minute or so the sauce will soften the zoodles
  • Enjoy!

Notes

  • Placing the meat in the freezer for 20 minutes will make it easier to make nice thin slices
  • Keep the sauce moving and add cheeses slowly to get a nice smooth velvety cheese sauce
  • If your sauce splits add more cream and stir on low heat
  • You can use any noodles you like for this, you could even make traditional pasta for the rest of the family
  • Cheeses other than mozzarella may be used as well
Finally you can enjoy everything you love about a Philly cheesesteak without the carbs thanks to this low carb pasta recipe! Click To Tweet

Nutrition

Calories: 610kcalCarbohydrates: 11.6gProtein: 33.4gFat: 45gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2.8gVitamin A: 2950IUVitamin C: 45mgNet Carbs: 8.8g
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Keywords: keto, low carb, pasta, zoodles