Carbonara. Without the pasta coma.
This zoodle carbonara gives you everything you want from the classic — creamy sauce, salty bacon, cracked pepper — without the carb load that leaves you feeling heavy and flat.
It’s fast, filling, and fits perfectly into a keto or low-carb lifestyle.
Why Zoodles Work for Carbonara
Zucchini noodles are light, neutral, and cook fast.
Done properly, they carry flavour without turning watery or limp — which is the only real risk with zoodles.
Get the method right and this feels like a proper meal, not a sad substitute.
Ingredients (Serves 2–3)
• 3 medium zucchinis, spiralised
• 150g bacon or pancetta, diced
• 3 egg yolks
• 1/2 cup cream
• 1/2 cup finely grated parmesan
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
• Organic Garlic Pepper
• Sea salt, to taste
Optional but smart: a pinch of clean electrolytes (extra sodium) to enhance flavour and support hydration on keto.
How to Make Zoodle Carbonara
1. Cook the bacon
Add bacon to a cold pan and bring up to medium heat.
Cook until golden and crispy. Remove and set aside, leaving the fat in the pan.
2. Build the base
Add butter and garlic to the pan. Cook gently for 30 seconds — don’t brown it.
Lower heat.
3. Mix the sauce
In a bowl, whisk egg yolks, cream and parmesan until smooth.
Crack in plenty of black pepper.
4. Add zoodles
Add zoodles to the pan and toss for 1–2 minutes until just tender.
Turn heat off.
This matters.
5. Make it creamy (not scrambled)
Pour sauce over the zoodles and toss continuously using the residual heat.
The sauce should thicken and coat everything. If needed, add a splash of hot water.
Stir bacon back through.
The Keto Detail Most People Miss
When you eat keto, your body sheds water and sodium faster than usual.
That’s why meals like this taste better when they’re properly seasoned — and why people new to keto often feel flat, foggy or low on energy.
Pairing keto meals with clean, low-carb pantry staples and hydration support makes the lifestyle easier to stick to.
If you’re shopping keto, look for products that are low carb, sugar free, and actually fit your macros — not just branded as “keto-friendly.”
Serving Tips
• Eat immediately — carbonara waits for no one
• Add extra parmesan at the table
• Serve with a simple leafy salad for crunch
• Great post-training or after a long day
Approx Macros (Per Serve)
• Net carbs: ~5–6g
• Fat: High
• Protein: Moderate
Macros vary depending on bacon and cream used.
Final Take
Zoodle carbonara isn’t pretending to be pasta.
It’s its own thing.
Creamy, savoury, satisfying — and it actually works with keto.
Eat well. Season properly. Support hydration.
That’s how low carb stays sustainable.