A keto pasta recipe that has the same perfect texture and versatility as real pasta, for real? Yes, this low carb pasta recipe is incredible. Only 5 ingredients and less than 10 minutes in the oven. Trust me, when I say this pasta is the holy grail of low keto pasta.
No fancy equipment needed. Just mix, bake, slice and stir through your favourite pasta sauce.
Two piles of keto pasta on a wire rack.

Keto Noodles Made Easy

Our Italian tester, Paul, gave this gluten free Keto Pasta recipe a HUGE thumbs up with pasta back on the menu for this Italian boy!

This recipe is an easy keto friendly pasta that is super simple to make at home. Trust me this is one of those low carb recipes everyone loves keto, or not!

Keto Pasta

So many of us miss easy meals when we first switch to a low carb diet. But trust me you are going to love this keto pasta substitute! There is no flour used, and they are completely gluten-free. Perfect with my keto sauce recipes like keto pesto, creamy mushroom sauce or carbonara.

Is pasta keto? As we know regular pasta is not low carb. This recipe is perfect for the ultimate keto comfort foods. After testing out a lot of pasta substitutes like zoodles – zucchini noodles, cheesy pasta, Palmini noodles and konjac noodles this is easily the best.

The keto noodles are easy to make. I have included a video to show you how easy they are to make.

Plus, not only is this pasta ready in less than 20 minutes it can also be frozen and made in bulk. Now you can enjoy keto pasta alternatives anytime that actually holds together well and works perfectly every time!


Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • It’s easy: The pasta is so simple to make with only 4 ingredients. You do not need any fancy equipment.
  • It’s pasta: It’s delicious and like the real thing you will hardly know the difference. These keto noodles have a perfect al-dente bite to them. You can roll it in your pasta machine if you want! You cut and shape it however you please.
  • Low Carb: This is my low-carb pasta is gluten-free, grain-free and easily one of the best-tasting lower carb pasta recipes you will taste.
  • Versatile: Cut to any shape you want. Ribbon pasta, spaghetti, keto lasagna, keto ravioli and more. Use it for a keto wrap, fry or bake for crunchy keto pasta chips. The possibilities are endless!
  • Batch it: You can make it in bulk and freeze or chill. Make ahead of time, cut to shape and store for easy keto meal planning.
  • No mozzarella: So many keto pasta recipes use shredded mozzarella. I can tell you from personal experience if you make a keto noodle with mozzarella cheese and place it in boiling water it will fall apart. This recipe is more like authentic Italian pasta with an easy method, al-dente chewiness, and turns out perfect every time!

Key Ingredients

Scroll to the bottom of this post for the amount of each ingredient needed to make this insanely good pasta recipe.

Eggs (large): Use room temperature, preferably free-range eggs. Room temperature eggs do not impart an “eggy” flavour to the pasta.

Cream Cheese: I use Philadelphia cream cheese as it is firm and has less moisture. If you use other brands that are super soft an adjustment may be needed for the psyllium husk powder. Try without any adjustments first and after resting compare to my pictures below or video to see if yours is similar.

Apple Cider Vinegar: The vinegar helps to add strength and “bite” to low carb pasta. If you have ever made keto pasta before and it disintegrated it is likely it was missing this one simple ingredient.

Psyllium Husk Powder: Not to be confused with psyllium husks the powder is finer and more absorbent. If you only have husks then you will need to mill first to make a fine powder. I should also mention that I do use NOW psyllium husk powder. Some brands will make the pasta go purple.

How To Make Keto Low Carb Pasta

Step 1: Place all the ingredients into a food processor or blender. Mix until a paste forms. Leave to rest for 5 minutes. This step can be done in a large mixing bowl by hand (see video).

Step 2. Spread HALF of the dough onto a large sheet of baking paper (yes it is thick and paste-y)and cover with another sheet. Roll until very thin. Try and trim the outside edges and make an even large rectangle approximately 40cm x 30cm long. This size will depend on how much you spread onto the baking paper but just make sure it is rolled thin and even. Leave the dough between the two sheets of baking paper to bake.

Step 3: Bake at 150°C for 6-8 minutes. Roll and cut into the desired shape or use a pasta machine to cut into noodles.

Chef’s Tips

  • It is just important to make sure the dough is evenly rolled and thin. Watch the video for some simple steps to ensure a perfect pasta.
  • The pasta will be set but still soft when it comes out of the oven.
  • By baking in two batches you can check the first to see if you have rolled it thin enough. The pasta should resemble regular pasta when cut.
Piles of keto pasta on a paper lined tray.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I bake keto pasta in an air fryer?

You sure can! I have included the times below in the recipe card.

Can I swap xanthan gum for the psyllium husk powder?

No, you cannot. Adding the same volume of psyllium husk powder with xanthan gum would give you something I do not think you will enjoy. No other substitutes have been tried at this stage.

Can I freeze the pasta?

You can freeze the pasta once baked. To defrost just leave in the fridge overnight.

Can I use whole husks not powder?

As I mention above you will need to mill the husks if you want to use them. I do not recommend swapping the powder for other ingredients. Oat fibre as a possible substitute but the husk powder provides the best texture.

Prawn pasta and a glass of rose on a white table.

Other Recipes

I hope you love our no carb keto pasta alternative. It is perfect for all your keto pasta sauce recipes and I am sure you are going to love it. Here are just a few more of my favourite easy keto recipes you might enjoy.

  1. Easy Keto Beef Lasagna
  2. Bacon & Mushroom Keto Pasta Fettuccine
  3. Palmini Noodles Keto Carbonara
  4. Creamy Tuscan Keto Chicken Lasagne
  5. Italian Meatball Minestrone Soup
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Raw keto pasta on a wire rack.

Keto Pasta Recipe

A keto pasta recipe that has the same perfect texture and versatility as real pasta, for real? Yes, this low carb pasta recipe is incredible. Only 5 ingredients and less than 10 minutes in the oven. Trust me, when I say this pasta is the holy grail of low keto pasta.
No fancy equipment needed. Just mix, bake, slice and stir through your favourite pasta sauce.
4.99 from 89 votes!
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Total Time: 18 minutes
Course: basics
Cuisine: Australian, Italian
Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free
Recipe Category: Low Carb
Calories: 189kcal
Author: Megan Ellam
Servings: 4 serves
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Ingredients 

Instructions

CONVENTIONAL METHOD

  • Preheat the oven to 150°C/170°C/300°F.
  • Place all the ingredients into a food processor. Pulse until a thick paste forms. Leave to rest for 5 minutes.
  • Divide the batter in half, and using a silicone spatula, spread onto a large piece of baking paper into a thin layer (it is a sticky, pasty batter). Cover with another sheet of paper and use a rolling pin to roll a 20cm x 40cm rectangle (it doesn’t have to be perfect, just as long as the dough is about 1-2mm thick). Lift onto a large baking tray, leaving the top sheet of baking paper in place. Repeat with the remaining half.
  • Bake for 6-8 minutes or until the pasta has set. Remove the top sheet of baking paper and leave to cool on the tray for 1-2 minutes. Roll the pasta from the short end (for long pasta strands). Use a sharp knife to cut into ribbons. Alternatively, use the fettuccine setting on a pasta cutter.
  • To heat the pasta, add to the warm sauce of choice in the last couple of minutes to heat through. The pasta does not need to be cooked in boiling water.

THERMOMIX METHOD

  • Preheat the oven to 150°C/170°C/300°F.
  • Place all the ingredients into the mixer; mix 20 sec/speed 5. Rest for 5 minutes. Follow from step 3 above.

AIR FRYER METHOD

  • Prepare the pasta as above but roll it out to fit within your air fryer. Do two or more batches as needed. Bake at 150°C for 4-5 minutes. Allow to cool before rolling and cutting as above.

Video

YouTube video

Notes

PASTA MASTERCLASS VIDEO
As part of our 365 Vip Club, all members receive a 50-minute Pasta Making Masterclass.
I will show you how to make it both in a food processor (Thermomix®) and in a bowl with no mixer at all.
Learn all about the ingredients, more ways to cut or use the pasta as well as see it rolled out, baked and cut to preferred shape with more in-depth instructions.
Join us at 365 today. This cooking class is available to both Monthly Members and Annual Members.
INGREDIENTS
The eggs should be at room temperature to avoid any “eggy-taste” to the pasta.
Salt and apple cider vinegar is needed to help strengthen the pasta.
Psyllium husk powder is essential for thickening. Some psyllium husk powders can turn purple but will not affect the taste. I use the NOW brand for a yellow/white pasta.
No substitutes were tested in place of the ingredients listed.
To make a dairy free keto pasta recipe – swap the cream cheese for avocado. It looks and tastes the same as the standard low carb pasta without losing strength and integrity.
Serve with your favourite sauce recipes like mushroom sauce, sun-dried tomato pesto, basil pesto, or even our sensational Marry Me Chicken.
HOW TO USE KETO PASTA NOODLES
To use with a pasta sauce recipe, just add the egg noodles to the sauce before serving. No boiling or water needed. If making keto lasagna or similar use sliced pasta directly into the dish after it has been pre-baked. The pasta only need 1-2 minutes cooking time to heat through.
Make flavoured pasta recipes above and toss through any stir-fries, fresh tomato passata or cream for easy midweek meals.
This keto pasta recipe can be mixed in a bowl by hand if needed.
Store baked pasta in a ziplock bag in the freezer. Roll through a pasta roller and cutter after baking (if you want). Make in bulk and store in the fridge or freezer.
LOW CARB KETO PASTA VARIATIONS
CHILLI PASTA – Add 1-2 teaspoons chilli flakes in step 2
SPINACH PASTA – Add ½-1 cup (25g) finely chopped fresh baby spinach in step 2.
CURRY PASTA – Add 2 teaspoons of curry powder at step 2.
This recipe yields approximately 4-6 servings. The actual number of servings will depend on your preferred portion sizes. 
I use a 15ml tablespoon size for this recipe. Under the list of ingredients, we have a button that you can switch to US Customary measures. If you need to convert tbsp to a cup or convert tablespoons we have more information on that. The recipe will work regardless of whether you use metric measures or US.
To calculate the weight of one serving, prepare the recipe as instructed. Weigh the finished recipe, then divide the weight of the finished recipe by 4-6. The result will be the weight of one serving. 
Nutritional values shown are guidelines only. They are for 1 serving using the ingredients listed. Actual macros may vary slightly depending on the brands and types of ingredients used. 
All recipes have been tested using all of the cooking methods included by various recipe testers.
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Alternatively, store in an airtight container and freeze.
The recipe card instructions contain the most basic of steps and a list of ingredients. If you have any queries, questions or are unsure of substitutions, please scroll up to the blog post for more information.

Your Own Notes

Nutrition

Serving: 1serve | Calories: 189kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 164mg | Sodium: 353mg | Potassium: 62mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 238IU | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg | Magnesium: 5mg | Net Carbs: 2g
Tried this recipe?Mention @meganellam or tag #madcreations!

Megan Ellam is an Australian keto recipes blogger and author of amazing keto cookbooks such as Keto Mojo, Slow Cook KetoKeto LocoThe Healthy Family Keto Cookbook and Every Day Keto.

Megan has been following a ketogenic diet since being diagnosed with insulin resistance in early 2017.

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113 responses to “Keto Pasta Recipe – Just Like the Real Thing”

  1. Janelle

    5 stars
    Just what I needed

    1. Megan Mad Creations Hub

      Enjoy it Janelle.

  2. Leslie

    5 stars
    This recipe is pretty impressive! Low-carb pasta will definitely be a game changer for me! Love this!

    1. Megan Mad Creations Hub

      Thanks Leslie

  3. Alexandra

    5 stars
    Fantastic to have a keto option for pasta that tastes so good!

    1. Megan Mad Creations Hub

      It totally is Alex

  4. amanda

    Can’t wait to try these! They look so delicious!

    1. Megan Mad Creations Hub

      Enjoy Amanda

  5. nancy

    5 stars
    this one is so tasty. i don’t know people always thinks that healthy food are as yummy

    1. Megan Mad Creations Hub

      Thanks Nancy

  6. Kayla DiMaggio

    5 stars
    Ummmm did you just make my life? I think you did! This keto pasta was out of this world! I have missed pasta so much but I am so excited for this easy recipe and to be able to enjoy it again!

    1. Megan Mad Creations Hub

      Haha! Enjoy Kayla!

  7. Brittany Fiero

    5 stars
    The tips in this article are very helpful, especially adding the vinegar for “bite”. Great recipe.

  8. Cathleen

    5 stars
    I have only ever made pasta at home one time and it was so much fun! I have got to try it again with this recipe because this sounds amazing!

  9. Heather

    5 stars
    So cool had no idea you could make a keto friendly pasta! Thanks for the video too helps a lot!

  10. Agnieszka

    5 stars
    Hands down best keto pasta recipe I’ve tried!

  11. Nina

    5 stars
    Surprisingly easy and simple, great video that made it so easy to follow and make 😀 Best keto pasta dough for keto fettuccine! 😋 😍👌 Thank you Megan.

    1. Megan Mad Creations Hub

      Woohoo! Thanks Nina

  12. Jeannie

    5 stars
    awesome guilt-free pasta, never tried a keto pasta before Im excited to try this

    1. Megan Mad Creations Hub

      Yay! I hope you love it Jeannie

  13. Rob

    5 stars
    This pasta was easy to make and I love that it is low carb. Really delicious!

    1. Megan Mad Creations Hub

      Thanks Rob.

  14. Debra

    5 stars
    Oh wow…I had no idea you could make fresh pasta so easily…and it tasted great too.

    1. Megan Mad Creations Hub

      Thanks for making the recipe Debra. It is so good to hear you enjoyed it too.

  15. Emily

    5 stars
    Loved the video! Found this recipe very easy to follow and it tasted great with some Keto tomato sauce. Thanks for posting!

    1. Megan Mad Creations Hub

      So good to hear Emily! Enjoy!

  16. Sharon

    5 stars
    Looking to eat a little fewer carbs in the New Year? Try these noodles! They came out perfect.

    1. Megan Mad Creations Hub

      Yay!

  17. Kerry

    I simply can’t wait to make this recipe. I’ve longed for a perfect Keto friendly substitute for pasta. Thanks Megan

    1. Megan Mad Creations Hub

      You are very welcome kerry. Let us know how it goes.

  18. Sandhya Ramakrishnan

    5 stars
    I never thought it would be so easy to make a Keto pasta. Thank you so much for the video. It looks very doable and don’t have to skip the pasta.

    1. Megan Mad Creations Hub

      You are very welcome

  19. nancy

    5 stars
    flavourful without the guilt!

    1. Megan Mad Creations Hub

      So true

  20. Lynda

    5 stars
    This pasta is so easy to make. I used my pasta machine to get a great professional look as I can’t cut straight to save my life but the pasta I cut by hand was exactly the same with the sauce over it . Brilliant recipe that lends itself to so many sauces .
    Make this excellent keto pasta that is probably the closest thing to real pasta I have tried

    1. Megan Mad Creations Hub

      Yay! And thanks for all your testing Lynda xx

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