Low-Carb Creamy Bacon Asparagus Pasta

Bacon asparagus noodles

Whip this recipe up in just 30-minutes for an impressive and delicious low-carb dinner. If you aren’t a big fan of zucchini noodles (zoodles), try using asparagus instead!

To make the asparagus into noodles, you’ll just need a vegetable peeler. Asparagus is surprisingly very easy to peel into long, thin strips to yield pasta-like noodles.

Bacon asparagus pasta FAQs

Here are answers to the most commonly asked question about this low-carb dish:

Are there any ingredient substitution options?

• Bacon: Turkey bacon or pancetta can be used here.
• Minced Garlic: Garlic powder can be used in place of minced garlic. I would suggest using 1 ½ tsp garlic powder to substitute for the 1 tbsp of minced garlic that the original recipe calls for.
• Cream Cheese: I haven’t tested it, but I assume almond milk-based cream cheese can be used in place of cream cheese.
• Italian Seasoning: A mixture of dried oregano and dried basil will work.
• Avocado Oil: Butter or olive oil can be subbed in here at a 1:1 substitution ratio.

How should the asparagus be peeled?

Use a straight-edged vegetable peeler, not a knife or a Y-peeler.

With a straight vegetable peeler, you will easily be able to hold the tip of the asparagus (the pointy side) and slide the straight edge of the peeler down the asparagus to yield the noodles. It is fine if some of the asparagus noodles are thicker than others.

How many net carbs per serving?

This asparagus pasta contains 5.4 grams of net carbs per serving. The recipe, as written, yields 4 servings. Net carbs are calculated by taking total carbs, subtracting fiber, and subtracting sugar alcohols.

The full nutrition information for this recipe, including the calorie content, total carbs, protein, and fat per serving, can be found in the nutrition label located below the recipe instructions.

What diets is this recipe compliant with?

• Keto
• Low-Carb
• Gluten-Free
• Grain-Free
• Nut-Free
• Coconut-Free
• Egg-Free
• Primal
• Refined Sugar-Free

How should this be stored after preparing?

Refrigerator Storage: Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat on the stovetop or in the microwave.

How to make low-carb bacon asparagus pasta

Using a vegetable peeler with a straight blade, with asparagus laying down on cutting board and holding each piece at its tip, peel asparagus into thin strips. It’s OK if some of the asparagus noodles are thicker than others. Set aside.

In a large pan over medium heat, cook bacon until crisp.

Transfer to paper towel-lined plate to de-grease. Do not discard grease. Set aside.

In same pan over medium-low heat, add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Reduce heat to low (see note below), add heavy cream and cream cheese and cook until cream cheese has melted, stirring frequently and breaking up cream cheese with back of rubber spatula as it melts. If mixture starts to bubble or boil at any point, immediately remove it from the heat to avoid sauce breaking.

It’s important that you reduce stovetop heat to low to ensure the sauce does not break.

Add shredded mozzarella, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Simmer until thickened, about 2 minutes. Again, be sure to watch carefully to avoid mixture bubbling or boiling. Remove pan from heat and set aside.

In a separate large pan over medium heat, heat oil. Add asparagus noodles, cover pan with a lid, and cook until tender, about 3 minutes, tossing once or twice with a tongs.

While asparagus noodles cook, crumble cooked bacon.

Transfer cooked asparagus noodles to plates, spoon sauce atop noodles, and garnish with crispy bacon and grated or shredded Parmesan.

Looking for more 30-minute keto main dish recipes?

If you enjoyed this bacon asparagus pasta recipe, try one of these other quick and easy keto dinner recipes:

• Low-Carb Sticky Sauce Chicken
• Creamy Mushroom Sauce Chicken Thighs
• Cheesy Chicken Fajita Bake