Pasta is arguably the hardest food to give up on keto. The good news: there are several excellent low-carb alternatives that genuinely satisfy pasta cravings.
Spiralised courgette is the original keto pasta alternative. Pair with bolognese, pesto, carbonara (with extra egg yolk and cream), or any sauce you love. Serve raw for al dente texture or briefly sautéed for softer noodles.
Made from konjac glucomannan, shirataki noodles are virtually zero-calorie and zero-carb. They have a distinctive texture that works well in Asian dishes — pad thai keto style, laksa, and ramen alternatives.
Made from hearts of palm, these have a remarkably pasta-like texture and approximately 4g net carbs per serving. Works well with creamy sauces.
Slightly higher in carbs than the others (~7g per 100g), but the fork-pulled strands genuinely resemble spaghetti. Best with simple tomato-based or pesto sauces.
Whisk eggs with cream cheese and a pinch of salt. Spread thinly on a baking sheet. Bake and slice into strips. Genuinely satisfying keto egg noodles.
Our keto main dish collection and keto lunch ideas feature many pasta-alternative dishes.