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July 10, 2019 · 11 Comments

Keto Creamy Tuscan Zucchini Noodles with Sausage

30-Minutes or Less· Beef· Egg-Free· Gluten-Free· Keto· Main Dish· Nut-Free· Pork· Recipe· Soy-Free

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This Keto Creamy Tuscan Zucchini Noodles with Sausage is packed full of flavor and veggie goodness for a deliciously low-carb one-pan dinner!

Creamy Tuscan Zoodles with Sausage with kiolbassa packaging in the foreground

This Keto Creamy Tuscan Zucchini Noodles with Sausage recipe is sponsored by Kiolbassa Smoked Meats, thank you for supporting the brands that make delicious Cast Iron Keto recipes EPIC.
Weeknight dinner for the win! These Keto Creamy Tuscan Zucchini Noodles with Sausage are packed full of flavor, veggie goodness, and smoky Roasted Garlic Smoked Sausage from our friends over at Kiolbassa Smoked Meats.

I love the Roasted Garlic flavor in this dish as it pairs perfectly with the Italian flavors of the sun-dried tomatoes, parmesan, and basil. If you can’t find this flavor feel free to swap it out for any other smoked sausage, maybe add in a few roasted cloves of garlic to make up for it though! Let’s get to the ins and outs of the recipe!

Can you use other veggie noodles in place of zucchini?

Yes, you can! This dish is delicious with spaghetti squash as well! To make spaghetti squash noodles I simply cut the ends off of the squash, pop it in the microwave for 10-15 minutes, then cut it open, scoop out the seeds, then shred into noodles. Do note that swapping the zucchini for spaghetti squash will change the nutritional breakdown.

What if I don’t have a spiralizer?

Neither do we! We typically purchase pre-spiralized veggies in the produce department of our local grocer. You can also simply use a vegetable peeler to create long strips of spiraled zucchini “noodles” as well! No need for a fancy kitchen gadget!

Creamy Tuscan Zoodles with Sausage finished dish

How to roast garlic

If you’re not using the Roasted Garlic Flavor Kiolbassa then I would suggest swapping the regular garlic cloves in the recipe for roasted ones. Here’s a quick how-to:

  • Cut the top off of a whole bulb of garlic, you should be able to see the tops of the cloves exposed

  • Drizzle with olive oil

  • Sprinkle with salt and pepper

  • Wrap tightly in aluminum foil or parchment paper

  • Bake at 400° F for 30 minutes

You can store the leftover roasted garlic in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To make them last longer pour olive oil over the cloves until they’re submerged. They’ll keep this way for up to a week. Try mashing them into butter for a steak, scrambling them into eggs, or mash them into a vinaigrette for a delicious salad dressing!

Can I use frozen spinach?

You can, but I wouldn’t. If that’s all you have on hand feel free to use it but I like how fresh spinach doesn’t get mushy as frozen spinach does. The block spinach is the mushiest but if you have whole-leaf frozen spinach it should work just fine!

Close-up: Keto Tuscan Zoodles with Sausage

Troubleshooting: my sauce is watery

You probably didn’t simmer the sauce long enough for it to reduce. No worries though as we have a great hack that can fix this in 2.2 seconds! Simply whisk in some cream cheese to the sauce to thicken it up. Heck, maybe even do this anyways!

If you don’t have cream cheese on hand try turning up the stove up to medium-high heat. Allow the sauce to simmer for a few more minutes.

What is the nutritional facts for this keto / low carb easy zucchini noodle recipe?

As always, you can find the full nutritional breakdown including the carb count (total carbs and net carbs) at the bottom of the recipe card. You can find the serving size/yield at the top of the recipe card. You should always double-check your specific ingredients as different brand’s ingredients may have different values.

Dairy-based sauce before the kiolbassa is added.  Kiolbassa and cream sauce being mixed and beginning to be cooked  Sausage an creamy sauce in a cast iron skillet  Overhead shot of finished Keto Creamy Tuscan Zucchini Noodles with Sausage

Other low-carb/keto Kiolbassa recipes to check out…

  • “Potato” Salad with Smoked Sausage
  • Cheesy Cabbage Sausage Skillet
  • Pierogi Sausage Skillet
  • Garlic Parmesan Sausage Skillet
  • Breakfast Sausage Hot Pockets
  • Jambalaya
Keto Creamy Tuscan Zucchini Noodles with Sausage finished dish

Keto Creamy Tuscan Zucchini Noodles with Sausage

This Keto Creamy Tuscan Zucchini Noodles with Sausage is packed full of flavor and veggie goodness for a deliciously low-carb one-pan dinner!
4.7 from 10 votes
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: 30-minute, easy, low carb
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 563kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 package Kiolbassa Roasted Garlic sausage cut into rounds
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ cup parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup spinach chopped
  • ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 12 ounces zucchini noodles
  • Fresh basil for topping

Instructions

  • Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large (10-12”) cast-iron skillet. Once hot add in the sliced Kiolbassa and cook 2-3 minutes per side until browned. Remove and set aside.
  • Add the garlic to the pan and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  • Add the heavy cream, chicken broth, Italian seasoning, and parmesan cheese to the skillet. Increase the heat to medium-high and whisk until the sauce starts to bubble and thicken.
  • Add in the spinach and sun-dried tomatoes. Bring to a simmer until the spinach is wilted. Add the sausage back to the skillet and add in the zucchini noodles. Cook 2-3 minutes until hot. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Keto Creamy Tuscan Zucchini Noodles with Sausage
Amount Per Serving
Calories 563 Calories from Fat 467
% Daily Value*
Fat 51.9g80%
Carbohydrates 11.1g4%
Fiber 2g8%
Protein 21.2g42%
*

Nutritional values are estimates only and do not include carbs from sugar alcohols.

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  1. Theresa says

    July 31, 2019 at 4:53 pm

    You didn’t say how to cook the zucchini noodles… Precook them or if the 2-3 minutes at the end will cook them enough. Never tried zucchini no noodles before.

    Reply
    • Alex Lester says

      July 31, 2019 at 6:42 pm

      Hi Theresa, the zucchini noodles are raw when they go in at the end for the 2-3 minutes. If you cook them longer than that they end up too watery.

      Reply
  2. Theresa says

    July 31, 2019 at 6:32 pm

    What is the serving size that the macros are based on… Or is this the whole pan?

    Reply
    • Alex Lester says

      July 31, 2019 at 6:41 pm

      Hi Theresa! The nutrition info listed is always for one serving. Hope this helps!

      Reply
      • Tricia m McConegly says

        June 3, 2020 at 6:52 pm

        But it does not say what ONE serving size is

        Reply
        • Cast Iron Keto says

          June 3, 2020 at 7:12 pm

          Unfortunately, that’s not how recipes work. Unlike a packaged food product that is made by a single company, recipes can’t provide reliable serving weights due to the fluctuations in how different people measure and cook. To get a reliable serving size you’ll need to weigh your final dish then divide by the number of servings. You can also simply eyeball 1/4th of the recipe. Hope this helps!

          Reply
  3. Tom says

    September 12, 2020 at 11:36 pm

    5 stars
    Holy crap Batman! This recipe is PHENOMENAL!!! I was licking the plate clean! I’m very new to Keto meals and this one has inspired me to try more.
    So glad I came upon your website! Going to make the Pita chips tommorow!
    Keep cooking and creating!!!!!

    Reply
  4. Anne Marie says

    October 15, 2020 at 4:27 pm

    5 stars
    Delicious – will be making this a couple times a month. Fast and easy to make and tasted like gourmet keto.

    Reply
  5. CONNIE SAYLOR says

    January 20, 2021 at 1:46 am

    This was one of my favorite recipes. I tried it today and it was amazing. I added onions but just because I like onions and it still was sooooo good. Thank you Cast Iron Skillet for the recipe.

    Reply
  6. April says

    March 25, 2021 at 2:27 am

    Yum! I used Sabatino’s chicken mozzarella sausage from Costco and left out the sundried tomatoes, which cut the net carbs to 6! I followed the rest of the recipe exactly, and it was so delicious! Definitely one that I will be repeating. Thank you!!

    Reply
  7. Ellen says

    March 24, 2022 at 2:31 pm

    5 stars
    SO glad I tried this. We give it two thumbs way up!!! Absolutely delicious. I used the jalapeno sausage I had on hand, so I roasted my own garlic for the recipe. Subbed mushrooms for the sun dried tomatoes and whisked in 1 oz cream cheese at the end. Going on the regular (maybe weekly?!) rotation. Thank you so much for this recipe!

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