If you haven’t tried zoodles yet, here are 26 delicious keto zucchini noodle recipes to try! All of these recipes are tasty and much lower in carbs than real pasta. Zoodles make for a healthy, gluten free alternative to traditional pasta. Check them out!
You might also like this low carb air fryer fried zucchini.
If pasta is your favorite food group and you are on a low carb diet, you need to try zoodles or zucchini noodles. And luckily today I have 26 keto zucchini noodle recipes for you to try out. Fresh zucchini has a pretty good texture as a substitute for regular pasta, but it doesn’t have much taste.
Well with these 26 keto recipes you can find everything from buffalo chicken sauce to a zesty meat sauce to mix in with your zoodles. Best of all they are all low carb recipes to go with your low carb pasta and you will have stayed on your low carb diet!
Why zucchini is good for you.
I eat zucchini because it’s a good gluten free substitute for pasta, however as a vegetable is very good for you because it’s:
- high in antioxidants and vitamin C
- low in calories and carbs (roughly 32 cals and 4.4g net carbs in a medium zucchini)
- hydrating and aids in digestion
- high in potassium
- a good source of B vitamins
Read more about the benefits of zucchini here on Dr. Axe.
How to make zucchini noodles.
I have quite a few ways I make my “zoodles”. I have two veggie spiralizers and a couple of hand held peelers which create different textures and shapes of pasta. My favorite tools are:
- Saladacco spiral slicer (see #1 below) – this particular one makes very thin angel hair type noodles. It’s my oldest one but I like it for turnip noodles.
- julienne peeler (see #2 below)– these vegetable noodles are what I mainly used in this recipe. It’s convenient because it’s handheld and it make nice, sturdy but thin noodles.
- Paderno spiralizer (see #3 below) – this one makes a few different sizes of vegetable noodles. It’s big and a bit bulky but it makes great thick fettuccini noodles in minutes. I like it for my butternut squash noodles.
- standard vegetable peeler (see #4 below) – I like to use this one for wide zucchini noodles. I have really been enjoying these noodles lately.
These are the types of squash noodles I make the most.
Fresh ingredients that add tons of flavor to keto pasta recipes.
Here are few ingredients to have on hand when making keto pasta.
- heavy cream, cream cheese, parmesan cheese and garlic – These items will make a creamy cheese sauce and work for any kind of veggie noodle.
- fresh basil, grape or cherry tomatoes and fresh garlic – Saute the tomatoes in a little olive oil and add fresh basil at the end.
- Italian sausage and low carb pasta sauce – There is lots of flavor in Italian sausage and if you break it up and brown it with some low carb pasta sauce you have a very easy bolognese type sauce. You can also use ground beef and lots of spices.
- heavy cream and low carb pasta sauce – If you like creamy vodka sauce, make a simple one with a little heavy cream added to your favorite low carb marinara.
- red pepper sauce – This recipe is in the list below but you essentially cook chopped red pepper in a little broth then puree it and add a bit of cream and seasoning.
- pesto – Again there is a creamy pesto sauce below but you can make pesto in a number of ways. You can use fresh basil, garlic, parmesan and pine nuts. Or spinach, walnuts, garlic and parmesan. You can even use sun dried tomatoes.
Now let’s get on to our 26 delicious zucchini noodle recipes! Below are just a few of the ways I use zucchini or squash noodles in my dishes. I hope you like them as much as my family does.
26 Keto Recipes using Zucchini Noodles
Zucchini noodles make for the perfect low carb alternative to real pasta. Here are 26 deliciously easy keto recipes to make with them.
This Greek raw zucchini salad is the perfect substitute for a pasta salad when you are on low carb or keto diet. Full of all those delicious fresh flavors of creamy feta cheese, kalamata olives, tomatoes and a tasty Greek vinaigrette. This is a healthy and tasty low carb side salad and takes just 10 minutes to make!
This keto meatball stroganoff is a delicious dish to top zucchini noodles. Creamy mushroom sauce over beefy meatballs makes for a delicious and easy keto weeknight meal. You can even eat this dish as is or as a low carb appetizer. This is keto comfort food that your family will love with only 0.9g net carbs per meatball!
If you’ve seen the mouth watering TikTok videos for feta pasta and you are going to love this keto baked feta pasta version that you make in the air fryer. It has creamy feta cheese with roasted tomatoes, garlic and herbs tossed with zucchini noodles. It’s a rich and delicious low carb dinner can make in 20 minutes in the air fryer! Each serving has just 7.2g net carbs!
This easy and delicious keto zucchini pasta salad will the perfect gluten free and low carb side dish for your next summer party or picnic. It’s full of veggies, pepperoni, cheddar cheese and a great spice blend. It’s super easy and delicious summer dish. Eat it as a light meal or side dish. And it only has 3.6g net carb per serving.
This keto shrimp scampi with zucchini noodles recipe is so easy and delicious. You can make this healthy dinner in less than 15 minutes and with only a few simple ingredients. And unlike many scampi recipes, this one does not use white wine! Each serving has only 278 calories and 1.4g net carbs so it’s great for a low carb or low calorie diet.
This keto creamy pesto sauce is deliciously easy to make for a one pan dinner of chicken and zucchini noodles. This keto pesto sauce doesn’t use basil nor pine nuts so it’s much more affordable but still has all the flavor.
This meal of wide zucchini noodles with sausage & peppers is a delicious and easy low carb pasta dish for any day of the week. One serving has 196 cals and 6.4g net carbs.
This keto turkey meatballs recipe makes for a tasty keto spaghetti dinner. These delicious meatballs are low carb, gluten free and super tasty! There is no almond flour, pork rinds nor bread crumbs. Each meatball has only 0.3g net carbs!
Keto zucchini noodles when loaded with tasty cheeses and lots of pepper are very delicious as well as quick and easy! This recipe is very similar to cacio e pepe pasta but with low carb zucchini noodles or zoodles! You can make this gluten free pasta dish in less that 15 minutes and it has only 3.9g net carbs.
If you are looking for an easy and tasty dinner you should try this low carb zucchini ground beef casserole. It’s a mixture of cheesy zucchini noodles with a creamy tomato hamburger sauce. Pure keto comfort food that takes less than 30 minutes and has only 4.5g net carbs.
These keto buffalo chicken zucchini noodles make for a tasty summer dinner that you can make in just about 20 minutes! A great way to use zucchini from the garden and still enjoy that zesty buffalo flavor. Each serving has only 232 calories and 4.3g net carbs!
You have to try this keto salmon alfredo recipe with zucchini noodles. It’s rich, decadent and yet low carb and healthy. The best thing is that this salmon with alfredo sauce only takes 20 minutes to make. And each serving has only 5.7g net carbs.
These keto air fryer zucchini noodles are pure comfort food that you can easily make with just 3 ingredients and in 15 minutes. These zoodles are crispy, cheesy and delicious. Each serving has only 4.9g net carbs!
This Instant Pot shredded beef is a very versatile low carb dinner. This Italian roast makes for a delicious topping on zucchini noodles or use it in casseroles. One large serving of Italian shredded beef is only 1.6g net carbs!
With keto Alfredo sauce, chicken and zucchini noodles will taste like a decadent low carb dinner any night of the week. Only 2g net carbs for ¼ cup of Alfredo sauce!
These homemade frozen microwave meals are great to have on hand for a healthy lunch or dinner. Just make a batch of these healthy paleo meatballs with zucchini noodles and roasted tomatoes and freeze for later. Having healthy pre-made food in your freezer makes eating healthy much easier. And this gluten free meal is fairly low carb and also high protein!
To me this is truly the BEST spaghetti meat sauce recipe. I made this spaghetti sauce in the slow cooker so it was super easy. And you can make a large quantity that you can freeze for all kinds of Italian meals. The flavorful ground meat and Italian sausage combined with a blend of herbs and spices creates a depth of flavor. You could eat it by the spoonful!
This healthy roasted red pepper sauce is a delicious addition to fish, pasta, meat or as a low carb condiment for sandwiches. It’s low carb so you can eat it with chicken or zucchini noodles for a healthy keto dinner. Very flavorful and only 1.7g net carbs per tablespoon.
This homemade Italian sausage without casings recipe is easy to make and tastes delicious. Making your own sausage gives you control over what goes in it. These sausages are spicy and bold and great to grill this summer. They are also low carb with only 0.4g net carbs.
If you are looking for a quick and easy low carb lunch, look no further. These zucchini noodles Margherita can be made in minutes and are full of flavor. Using fresh garlic, basil and mozzarella, these zucchini noodles will be sure to satisfy your pasta cravings.
Who would know low carb zucchini noodles carbonara could taste so good! This easy low carb pasta dish takes less than 20 minutes to make and is so rich and creamy you will really enjoy the veggie noodles!
You can make zucchini noodles with lemon Parmesan in just 10 minutes. It’s a healthy and very flavorful dish that won’t make you miss the pasta.
This easy zucchini lasagna soup is like eating gluten free lasagna in a bowl. Meat sauce, zucchini noodles and lots of cheesy goodness for a heart warming meal. This recipe is a little higher in carbs but delicious!
This keto lemon ricotta pasta recipe is flavor combination of a bright and creamy sauce coupled with zucchini noodles. The result is a delicious low carb pasta dinner that you can make in 15 minutes. The fresh lemon ricotta sauce can be made in 5 minutes so you can use it with traditional pasta as well. Each serving has just 132 calories, 3g carbs and 9g protein!
These keto zucchini ravioli rolls are much like a cheese stuffed ravioli but without the pasta. It’s a delicious gluten free, vegetarian meatless meal! Best of all it’s low calorie (18 calories) and low carb (0.5g net carbs) in one zucchini ravioli !
These easy creamy sun dried tomato & basil zucchini noodles only take 15 minutes to make. The zoodles have a creamy garlic, basil and sun dried tomatoes sauce that is decadent and delicious. This recipe is a little higher in carbs but delicious!
Well I hope you enjoyed this selection of zucchini noodle recipes. They really are delicious, healthy and alot of fun to eat. I hope you give one or two a try!
Beth Neels
Wow! There are some wildly creative recipes here! I can’t to try most of them! Thanks for the share!