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Keto Anchovy and Lemon Pasta Recipe

Gluten Free
Lunch
Main Dishes
Quick Easy
Sides
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By Zylo Nutritionist Team
Keto Anchovy and Lemon Pasta
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Description

This one-pan pasta dish features delicate noodles that readily absorb a light yet deeply savory flavor. The sauce, rich with butter, is infused with the distinct taste of anchovies, aromatic garlic, and the bright zest and juice of lemons. As the final touch, grated parmesan cheese is generously incorporated, enhancing the overall flavor profile and adding a subtle saltiness that balances the other elements.

The dish is crowned with lightly fried anchovy fillets, coated in a simple breading that offers a pleasant textural contrast. This versatile recipe can be served as a complementary side dish or elevated to the main course when paired with a refreshing side salad or a comforting bowl of soup. The noodles are known for their resilience, making this an excellent choice for meal prepping.

Stored in airtight containers in the refrigerator, the cooked pasta will maintain its quality for 3-5 days. To preserve the crispness of the fried anchovies, store them separately and add them just before serving. For those seeking variety in their meals, creative alternatives to traditional pasta are essential.

When it comes to pasta, there are several lower-carbohydrate substitutions available. Two of the most popular options are vegetable noodles and these unique translucent noodles. Noodles made from zucchini can be lightly roasted to perfection, either in the oven or on the stovetop, before being dressed with your favorite sauce.

Zucchini noodles are particularly well-suited to heartier sauces. Preparing the zucchini separately ensures the best texture and flavor. These translucent noodles, on the other hand, excel in recipes where the goal is to deeply infuse the noodles with flavor.

Sauces based on butter, oil, or broths are ideal companions, as the noodles readily absorb these flavors and maintain their integrity during cooking. These noodles are primarily composed of a unique type of fiber. This fiber is derived solely from the konjac plant, a staple crop in Asia.

The other principal ingredient is water, resulting in a very low-carbohydrate content. Some varieties of these noodles incorporate tofu, which adds a few carbohydrates but also enhances the nutritional value. Available in a variety of classic pasta shapes, these noodles serve as a versatile substitute in countless dishes.

Among the most common shapes are ramen, linguine, and macaroni, offering a wide range of culinary possibilities.

Preparation Time

Prep Time
8 min
Cook Time
17 min
Total Time
25 min

Nutrition Information

Per 1 serving serving
C
Calories
600 Kcal
C
Carbs
10 g
Fi
Fiber
4 g
Sugar
3 g
P
Protein
30 g
C
Fats
50 g
Saturated Fats 25 g
Unsaturated Fats 20 g
Cholestrol 150 mg
Sodium 800 mg
Potassium 300 mg
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Ingredients

    1.
    Anchovy, Smoked, Canned In Oil And Drained
    Anchovy, Smoked, Canned In Oil And Drained
    1 can - each 2 ounce net weight
    2.
    Almond Flour
    Almond Flour
    1-½ teaspoon
    3.
    Olive Oil
    Olive Oil
    1 teaspoon
    4.
    Unsalted Butter
    Unsalted Butter
    2 tablespoon
    5.
    Garlic
    Garlic
    2 teaspoon, chopped
    6.
    Lemon Peel Or Zest Raw
    Lemon Peel Or Zest Raw
    ½ tsp
    7.
    Capers
    Capers
    1 teaspoon
    8.
    Japanese White Shirataki Noodles by Yutaka
    Japanese White Shirataki Noodles by Yutaka
    8 ounce
    9.
    Black Pepper
    Black Pepper
    ⅛ teaspoon
    10.
    Lemon Juice
    Lemon Juice
    1 teaspoon
    11.
    Parmesan Cheese
    Parmesan Cheese
    1 tablespoon, grated

Instructions

    1.
    Open a can of your favorite brand of anchovy packaged in oil. Remove the anchovy fillets and use a paper towel to remove excess oil from the fish. Set aside 3 whole anchovy fillets per serving and prepare a small dish with the almond flour. For this recipe, you may want to include extra almond flour on your plate. Press the whole anchovy fillets into the almond flour, giving each fillet a light coating on each side. Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Once the pan is hot, fry the lightly breaded anchovy fillets for just 1 minute per side in the oil. Transfer the fried anchovy fillets to a clean surface to rest. Chop the remaining anchovies into small pieces.
    2.
    Return your pan to the stove over low heat and melt the butter in the pan. Add minced garlic and chopped anchovies to the melted butter and let them cook over low heat until the butter turns golden and the garlic and anchovies are fragrant. Stir the lemon zest and capers into the butter. Let the ingredients cook over low heat for another 1-2 minutes.
    3.
    Drain and rinse your shirataki noodles in a colander in the sink. Then, gently stir the noodles into the pan while the heat is still on low. Stir the pepper and lemon juice in with the noodles. Bring the pan to a simmer and let the noodles cook in the anchovy and lemon pasta sauce until all excess water has evaporated. The noodles will have absorbed some of the sauce and taken on a lightly browned color. Return the stove heat back down to low, and stir in the grated parmesan cheese.
    4.
    Gently fold the noodles over in the pan with the parmesan cheese until all the noodles are coated. The parmesan cheese does not have to melt completely for this recipe. Take the pan off the stove and serve the pasta by weight. Top each serving of pasta off with 3 fried anchovy fillets and any additional Keto garnishes you wish to add at your discretion.