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Low-Carb Spaghetti

5 from 1 vote
The perfect low-carb, high-flavor pasta dish made with seasoned ground pork, tomato & herb sauce, and fresh basil. Tossed with al dente spaghetti and enriched with pasta water for a silky, restaurant-quality finish, this dish is hearty, satisfying, and weeknight-friendly.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: dinner, lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: fusion
Calories: 372

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground pork
  • ½ teaspoon thyme
  • ½ teaspoon fennel seeds
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 2 servings tomato & herb pasta sauce
  • fresh basil leaves a few for cooking, extra for garnish
  • 12 ounces Carbe Diem Spaghetti Pasta
  • ½ Cup reserved pasta water

Method
 

  1. In a large skillet or saucepan, cook the ground pork over medium heat until lightly browned.
  2. Add thyme, fennel seeds, salt, and black pepper. Stir well and let the spices infuse into the pork.
  3. Pour in the Tomato & Herb pasta sauce and add fresh basil leaves. Stir and allow to simmer for 5–7 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, cook the spaghetti in a pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
  5. Add the cooked spaghetti to the pork and sauce mixture. Pour in a splash of reserved pasta water.
  6. Toss everything together until the sauce clings to the pasta and has a silky finish.
  7. Serve hot, garnished with extra basil leaves.

Notes

  • Pasta water helps emulsify the sauce, binding it to the spaghetti for a smooth and glossy finish.
  • You can substitute ground pork with ground beef, chicken, or turkey.
  • Adjust spice levels to your preference — chili flakes add a nice kick.