Keto Bacon and Blue Cheese Zoodles
A easy keto pasta dish you can make in less than 10 minutes for the bacon and blue cheese fans. Zoodles are tossed in a skillet with crispy bacon, diced tomatoes, basil and blue cheese to create a creamy low carb pasta with all your favorite flavors.
4
Servings
260
Calories
19.7g
Fat
14.1g
Protein
4.2g
Net Carb
5.2g
Total Carbs
Keto Bacon and Blue Cheese Zoodles Recipe Video
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Keto Bacon And Blue Cheese Zoodles Ingredients
6 bacon slices
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2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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1 tomato, diced
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4 cups zucchini noodles
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1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
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2 basil leaves, sliced
Keto Bacon and Blue Cheese Zoodles Directions
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Cook bacon
In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium high heat until crisp. Set aside. Cut into crumbles once cooled.
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Sauté garlic
Remove all but one tablespoon of bacon grease from the skillet. Over medium heat, add olive oil and garlic cloves. Sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
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Add tomatoes
Add diced tomatoes and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
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Cook noodles
Add zoodles to the skillet and cook for 2 minutes until sauce has incoorperated over the zoodles and the zucchini noodles are heated through but still firm to the touch.
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Finish the dish
Turn off the heat, add blue cheese crumbles and basil. Season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.
I love quick and easy keto lunches I can throw together in a few minutes and this recipe for keto bacon and blue cheese zoodles is one of them. This recipe also makes an excellent main course for dinner or a low carb side dish.
Crispy bacon and creamy crumbled blue cheese are combined with Italian flavors of tomato, basil and olive oil to create a light and flavorful dish. This low carb pasta can be enjoyed any time of year, but it is especially delicious when the weather is warmer and tomatoes and basil are in season.
Zoodles, also known as zucchini noodles are a popular noodle replacement on the keto diet. Zoodles can be purchased already spiralized in the produce section of the grocery store or in the freezer section with the frozen vegetables.
You can also spiralize the zucchini yourself using a spiralizer or cut the zucchini into thin julienne strips with a chef’s knife. Depending on the size of your whole zucchini, two zucchinis will usually yield 4 cups of zoodles. If you are in the market for a good spiralizer, is one by 
Can I use cherry tomatoes instead of a regular tomato in this recipe?
Yes, totally! Cherry tomatoes work just fine in this recipe. They’ll add a little burst of sweetness and still pair perfectly with the bacon and blue cheese.