Low-Carb Margherita Pasta

Low-Carb Margherita Pasta with It's Skinny Fettuccine

Pizza cravings messing with your low-carb diet? No worries! We've incorporated all the flavors of traditional Margherita Pizza into this low-carb Fettuccine bowl. This easy recipe is full of fresh flavor, just like pizza Margherita, but the best part is that it's ultra-healthy.

You get ooey-gooey cheese, fresh tomatoes, sauce with a kick, and satisfying pasta that will keep you full and happy. Don’t order delivery! Stay on track with this Low-Carb Margherita Pasta with Fettuccine. There's so much flavor you won't even miss the carbs!

Everyone Loves Margherita Pizza

Good ol' Margherita pizza is a long-time Italian favorite. It's really the OG of the pizza world—since the days when pizza was simply extra virgin olive oil, tomatoes, and basil (perhaps with a little cheese) on a chewy crust.

The pizza represents the colors of the Italian flag—red tomatoes, green basil, and white mozzarella cheese. Some versions add fresh garlic, Italian seasoning, and other fresh herbs. But no matter how you slice it, the simple ingredients and juicy tomatoes combine for pizza perfection.

Today, we're taking it back to basics but with a low-carb, higher-protein twist. This one is a craving killer, so if you're about to cave and call for pizza, this is the pasta dish for you.

We took the classic components of Margherita pizza: tomato, basil, creamy mozzarella cheese, and threw them together with some shredded rotisserie chicken. That way, you get more filling protein that will keep you going all day long. This easy Margherita pasta has all the flavors of Margherita pizza that you know and love.

This pasta Margherita is a great choice for days when you're in a hurry, too. It's ready fast, with just a few minutes under the broiler to get melty, browned-up cheese. The ingredients are simple—you can keep them on hand whenever you need a pizza break.

The irresistible pasta dish works for lunch, dinner, or a late-night snack. No matter when you broil up low-carb Margherita pasta, you’ll feel good about your choice. Unlike a starchy, carby, heavy pizza slice, this one won’t leave you with heartburn and regret.

We included Arrabbiata sauce in this dish to add some spice. If you prefer a milder pasta dish, use whatever low-carb red sauce you like. This meal is so easy and quick. No matter how you make it, you’re going to love it!

Cutting the Carbs with It’s Skinny

Let's face it: swapping pizza crust for fettuccine pasta doesn't sound like a low-carb solution, does it? The key here is that It's Skinny Pasta, including Fettuccine, has ZERO net carbs and only 9-calories per serving.

With those great stats, you can have a big, delicious bowl of pasta with your favorite toppings and never feel weighed down. It’s Skinny gets this impressive profile from an ingredient known as Konjac.

Konjac is a plant from Asia. Many people haven’t heard much about it, but you may have heard of Shirataki noodles. It’s Skinny shirataki noodles are made from Konjac root, which is high in satisfying glucomannan fiber.

When you enjoy It’s Skinny, you’ll feel full. There’s no carb spike and crash like you get with traditional pasta and other high-carbohydrate fare.

It’s Skinny is perfect for keto dieters; it’s ideal for gluten-free foodies, vegans, vegetarians, and anyone else who wants all the taste of pasta without any of the other stuff. It’s Skinny is plant-based and comes in organic varieties too!

Try all the fabulous shapes:

• Angel Hair
• Spaghetti
• Couscous
• Rice-Shape
• Pappardelle
• Soup Noodles
• Fettuccine

If you can’t choose a favorite shape, you don’t have to! You can order up a variety pack so you can try the various popular shapes and see which works best for your top recipes.

Cooking with It’s Skinny couldn’t be simpler. Unlike cooking traditional pasta, you don’t need to wait for salted water to boil or try to get the perfect al dente texture. To use It's Skinny, you simply open the pack, drain, and add it to the rest of your ingredients at the end of cooking. As soon as It's Skinny is heated through, you're good to go—usually in just a few minutes.

If you need ideas on how to use It's Skinny, explore our recipe database. We have plenty of low-carb and keto diet recipes to help you cut the carbs in all your favorite foods. Enjoy rice-style bowls, noodles, classic pasta dishes, and plenty more.

If you’re looking for a great starting point, you can’t go wrong with low-carb Margharita pasta. Like its pizza counterpart, this one is simple, easy, and perfectly delicious. Proof that when the right ingredients come together, they don’t require much to make them amazing!

Making Low-Carb Margherita Pasta Your Own

If you love to experiment in the kitchen, you're in good company! We love to play around with ingredients, too. You can make this low-carb pasta recipe your very own with a few modifications. No matter how you choose to make this yummy bowl of Italian-style goodness, you're going to love it. Here are a few ideas to start!

Can I make this Margherita pasta vegetarian?

Truth be told, we added chicken to this recipe because we're always looking to get in a little extra filling protein, especially when it comes to beating keto-induced cravings. However, if you'd prefer to go the no-meat route, it's perfectly fine. Simply skip out on the shredded chicken, and you're good to go.

If you want to add some meaty taste and texture, you could try mushrooms or even lightly sauteed, cubed tofu. Beans could also be an option here—cannellini, garbanzo, or butter beans would all go well with the other ingredients. Keep in mind that any changes can impact the carbohydrate count, so just be sure you take a look at your numbers to keep yourself on track for ketosis.

Could I make this dish with other proteins?

If you're craving protein, this simple pasta is a perfect platform. Add whatever your favorite protein is to get a filling boost. Obviously, rotisserie chicken is a simple option that you can pick up at the grocery store and add to almost any dish. If you don't have rotisserie chicken, you could also try chopped chicken breast or thigh.

Margharita pasta goes very well with shrimp (particularly with the spicy Arrabbiata sauce). You could also top it with pepperoni, prosciutto, salami, or any type of Italian sausage. Think of anything you'd put on a pizza, and you're good to go!

What other vegetables could I add?

We always encourage you to eat your veggies! Boost the vegetable power of this yummy pasta dish with anything you like from the garden. Margherita pasta works particularly well with broccoli, spinach, zucchini, peppers, or onions.

Once again, you can take cues from your favorite Italian pasta and pizza toppings—if you like eggplant, mushrooms, or summer squash, you can add them here. Olives are a wonderful addition and a great source of healthy fats. We used cherry tomatoes, but you could also dice any tomato type you prefer. No matter what, consider your pizza and pasta cravings conquered!

Low-Carb Margherita Pasta with Fettuccine Recipe

We all have those days when a pizza craving hits…hard. If you’re on keto or another low-carb diet, don’t throw in the towel. We ditched the pizza crust and swapped in satisfying Fettuccine pasta with zero net carbs and only 9 calories per pack.

This recipe is great for lunch or dinner and comes together faster than pizza delivery. It’s a delicious win all around!