Keto Cashew Tomato Pasta is a rich and filling low-carb dish. It is ideal for keto and gluten-free diets. The pasta sauce is made with a blend of cashews, garlic, & some quantity of tomato paste to make a smooth, creamy texture that looks like classic dairy-based pasta sauces without the addition of cream or cheese. This pasta is prepped and has less than 10g of total carbs, so this pasta is perfect for keto followers. This pasta can pair with spiralized zucchini or Shirataki noodles in place of all-purpose flour noodles to keep the dish low-carb. This Keto Cashew Tomato Pasta is seasoned with smoked paprika and different herbs to provide depth and to balance the naturally sweet tomatoes. We can effortlessly tailor this dish and include the preferred vegetables or protein.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
STATS:
- Serving size: 1 bowl
- Cook time: 15 mints.
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
- Total time: 25 mints.
- Course: Main course
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Diet: Keto, Vegan-optional, Gluten-free
- Prep time: 10 mints.
- Serving: Serves 4
EQUIPMENT:
- Blender
- Skillet
- Spatula
- Knife
- Chopping board
INGREDIENTS:
- Half cup cashews
- One tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves of garlic
- ½ cup tomatoes
- 2 tbsp. tomato paste
- 1/3 cup vegetable broth
- ½ tsp. smoked paprika
- ½ tsp. dried oregano
- Salt & pepper
- 12 oz. Shirataki noodles
- Optional toppings: chopped basil, red pepper flakes, nutritional yeast
INGREDIENTS NOTES:
CASHEW:
- Raw, soaked cashews are added to the sauce to produce a creamy, dairy-free base that is high in healthy fats.
OLIVE OIL:
- It is utilize to toss the garlic to enhance the flavor & provide depth.
GARLIC:
- Garlic provides the aroma, and it also adds a delicious taste.
TOMATOES:
- Use canned chopped tomatoes without the additional sugar for natural sweetness and reduced carbohydrate content.
TOMATO PASTE:
- Tomato paste is added to deepen the tomato flavor with few carbs.
CHICKEN BROTH:
- Broth or water is used to thin the consistency of the sauce without the addition of additional carbs.
SMOKED PAPRIKA:
- Smoked paprika is added to balance the sweetness of the tomato, and it also provides the smoky flavor in the dish.
DRIED OREGANO:
- Dried oregano is added to the pasta to provide the Italian flavor in the dish.
SHIRATAKI NOODLES:
- Shirataki noodles are made with konjac roots and are a keto substitute for noodles.
ZUCCHINI:
- Zucchini noodles are also used as a keto-friendly alternative to noodles.
SALT & PEPPER:
- Salt & pepper are necessary seasonings to bring out all the tastes.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
INSTRUCTION:
- We can rinse the shitake noodles and fry them without oil in a pan for three to four minutes, then put them on the plate.
- Warm-up the oil in a pan on moderate setting.
- Add the garlic to the pan and sauté the garlic for one to two minutes or till it gives a nice aroma.
- We can add the soaked cashews, tomato paste, tomatoes, sautéed garlic, broth, & seasonings in a blender and blend until we obtain a creamy and smooth consistency.
- Put the sauce in the pan and cook it for five to seven minutes and stirring.
- Then we can savor and alter the seasoning.
- We can add noodles in pan and combine the noodles with sauce properly.
- Then simmer the dish for the additional 2 mints.
- We can sprinkle herbs or cheese in this pasta and serve hot.
SERVING IDEAS:
- Add sautéed shrimp or grilled chicken in the pasta for additional protein.
- We would also include sautéed spinach or mushrooms for the additional nutrients.
- You would also sprinkle some cheese if you are not allergic to dairy.
- Cesar salad also pairs well with this salad.
- Serve this pasta with garlic green beans or roasted broccoli.
- Drizzle some chili oil to prepare the spicy pasta.
TIPS:
- We would boil or soak the cashews to make the smooth paste.
- You would utilize both Shirataki noodles and zoodles to prepare this dish.
- Use coconut cream in place of cashews for a nut-free variation.
- We would properly blend the mixture to prepare the smooth sauce.
- You would also boil the sauce for some additional time to prepare the rich sauce.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- We would place the remaining pasta in the box and preserve the dish for four days.
FREEZER:
- Put the sauce and the pasta in separate containers and preserve the dish for three months.
FAQs:
Is there any nut-free alternative to prepare the sauce?
- We would utilize the coconut cream in place of cashews to make the sauce; the prepared sauce should be nut-free and dairy-free as well.
Do shitake noodles contain fewer carbs?
- These are ideally low-carb and contain almost no carbs them so they are perfect for the keto diet.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Calories: 280 kcal
Total Carbs: 8g
Net Carbs: 6g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 8g
Fat: 24g
Potassium: 500mg
Sodium: 300mg
Serving size: 1.5 cups
