Pasta de Carne Seca

Pasta de Carne Seca is a delightful keto-friendly Brazilian dish featuring shredded dried beef tossed with zucchini noodles and a creamy sauce, making it both flavorful and nutritious. This dish brings together the rich flavors of the Brazilian cuisine while keeping it low in carbs, perfect for anyone on a ketogenic diet.

Ingredients

• Zucchini - 2 medium
• Dried beef (carne seca) - 150 grams, shredded
• Cream cheese - 100 grams
• Butter - 2 tablespoons
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Parmesan cheese - 30 grams, grated
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Black pepper - to taste
• Salt - to taste
• Fresh parsley - for garnish

Steps

1. Spiralize the zucchini using a spiralizer to create zucchini noodles and set aside.
2. In a skillet, heat the olive oil and butter over medium heat.
3. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Stir in the shredded dried beef and cook for 3-4 minutes, allowing it to heat through.
5. Lower the heat and add the cream cheese, stirring until melted and combined with the beef.
6. Add the zucchini noodles to the skillet, tossing gently to coat with the sauce.
7. Cook for an additional 3-5 minutes until the zucchini noodles are tender but still firm.
8. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
9. Serve hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 8 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 80 mg
• Total Fat: 35 g
• Saturated Fat: 15 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, which supports muscle health.
• Low in carbohydrates, making it suitable for a ketogenic diet.

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