Keto Alfredo Sauce with Zoodles
A 10-minute keto Alfredo of butter, cream, garlic and parmesan over zucchini noodles — about 9 g net carbs per bowl.
Serves 2 · Prep 5 min · Cook 10 min
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp butter
- 180 ml heavy cream
- 60 g finely grated parmesan
- 2 cloves garlic, grated
- 2 medium zucchini, spiralised
- Salt, black pepper, nutmeg, parsley
Method
- Melt the butter over medium heat and cook the garlic for 30 seconds.
- Add the cream and simmer gently for 4–5 minutes until slightly reduced.
- Off the heat, whisk in the parmesan until smooth. Season with pepper and nutmeg.
- Toss the zucchini noodles in the sauce over low heat for 1 minute only, then serve.
Tip. Add grilled chicken thighs to make it a complete meal that meets your protein target.
Nutrition per serving
| Nutrient | Per serving |
|---|---|
| Calories | 570 kcal |
| Fat | 53 g |
| Protein | 16 g |
| Total carbohydrate | 10.7 g |
| Fibre | 2.1 g |
| Net carbs | 8.6 g |
Calculated from USDA FoodData Central values for the weights listed; cooking fat counts 70% as eaten (our method). Seasonings are not counted. One serving is 43% of a 20 g net-carb day.
Fitting it to your macros
Need more protein? Increase the main protein ingredient by a third. Need more fat to stay full? Add butter, olive oil or avocado on the plate. The keto macro calculator gives your own daily targets, and Ketora can build a full week around recipes like this.
Frequently asked questions
How many net carbs are in keto alfredo sauce with zoodles?
About 8.6 g net carbs per serving (10.7 g total carbohydrate minus 2.1 g fibre), calculated from USDA data for the exact ingredient weights in this recipe.
Can I make it ahead?
It is best fresh, but leftovers keep 2–3 days in the fridge.