22 Keto Italian Recipes That Taste Like a Trip to Italy

You don’t need a passport to enjoy the rich, comforting flavors of Italian cuisine! These keto-friendly recipes bring all the classics with creamy sauces, hearty meats, and plenty of cheese without the extra carbs. From pasta swaps to oven-baked favorites, this is low-carb Italian done right!

Chicken Florentine

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This Chicken Florentine features tender juicy chicken sautéed with baby spinach and mushrooms in a luscious creamy garlic parmesan cheese sauce, made in under 30 minutes. Get the recipe: Chicken Florentine

Chicken Caprese

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This easy and delicious Chicken Caprese combines tender cutlets, juicy tomatoes, and melted mozzarella cheese. They’re topped with fresh basil and a drizzle of balsamic glaze, creating a dish with all the classic caprese flavors in under 30 minutes. Get the recipe: Chicken Caprese

Burrata Caprese

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This Burrata Caprese features a beautiful blend of juicy tomatoes and creamy burrata, finished with a drizzle of homemade balsamic glaze. It’s great served as an appetizer a refreshing summer side salad. Get the recipe: Burrata Caprese

Zucchini Rollatini

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This warm and cheesy Zucchini Rollatini is a delicious low carb meal that only takes a few steps to make. Loaded with meat and cheese and baked in a homemade marinara, this is one amazing dish the whole family is going to love! Get the recipe: Zucchini Rollatini

Creamy Tuscan Chicken

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Tender chicken sautéed in a flavorful creamy pink sauce made in one pan in just 20 minutes.  This low carb Italian skillet is perfect for a busy weeknight dinner! Get the recipe: Creamy Tuscan Chicken

Shrimp Scampi with Cauliflower Rice

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This Shrimp Scampi with Cauliflower Rice is made with tender shrimp sautéed in a classic lemony, garlic, butter and white wine sauce. It’s a flavorful quick and easy dinner, perfect for busy weeknights! Get the recipe: Shrimp Scampi with Cauliflower Rice

Portobello Mushroom Mini Pizza

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This Portobello Mushroom Mini Pizza recipe features tender mushroom caps topped with homemade pizza sauce, pepperoni, sausage and gooey mozzarella! It’s a healthy and delicious alternative to traditional pizza. Get the recipe: Portobello Mushroom Mini Pizza

Eggplant Lasagna

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This rich and cheesy Eggplant Lasagna features tender roasted eggplant beautifully layered with homemade marinara and creamy ricotta. It’s a hearty, healthy and delicious dish the whole family will love. Get the recipe: Eggplant Lasagna

Caprese Salad

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Classic and elegant Caprese Salad with juicy tomatoes, creamy mozzarella and basil drizzled with a sweet balsamic vinegar reduction. It also makes a beautiful presentation fit for special occasions, but is easy enough to make any day of the week! Get the recipe: Caprese Salad

Pizza Chicken

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This recipe for Pizza Chicken features tender and juicy chicken, topped with pizza sauce, mozzarella, and pepperoni. It’s a hearty and healthy one-pan dish, loaded with classic pizza flavors. Get the recipe: Pizza Chicken

Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken

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This Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken with a delicious sun-dried tomato and spinach cream sauce is what comfort food is made of. Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken

Keto Chicken Piccata

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Keto Chicken Piccata is made with tender juicy chicken cutlets, smothered in a classic lemon caper butter sauce. It’s a delicious 30-minute recipe the whole family will love! Get the recipe: Keto Chicken Piccata

Stuffed Pepper Skillet

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This Stuffed Pepper Skillet is loaded with tender peppers and beef simmered in a flavorful sauce and topped with melted cheese. It’s a hearty and delicious one-pan meal the whole family will love. Get the recipe: Stuffed Pepper Skillet

Keto Eggplant Parmesan

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Juicy slices of eggplant are lightly fried until golden brown. They’re then smothered in homemade marinara and cheese! You’re going to love this one! Get the recipe: Keto Eggplant Parmesan

Pork Marsala

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This melt-in-your-mouth Pork Marsala has juicy pork chops simmered in a creamy mushroom marsala sauce. It’s a hearty, yet elegant and delicious dish you can have on the table in just 30 minutes. Get the recipe: Pork Marsala

Keto Chicken Parmesan

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Indulge in these tender, juicy and crispy gluten-free breaded chicken breasts baked in a low carb marinara sauce and topped with gooey mozzarella cheese with zero guilt! Get the recipe: Keto Chicken Parmesan

Keto Chicken Florentine Casserole

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Tender chicken, sautéed mushrooms and healthy spinach baked in a rich cheesy sauce makes this Keto Chicken Florentine Casserole your new favorite easy dinner! Get the recipe: Keto Chicken Florentine Casserole

Antipasto Salad

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This Antipasto Salad has a combination of classic Italian cold cuts and marinated veggies over crisp chopped romaine lettuce and tossed in a flavorful dressing. Get the recipe: Antipasto Salad

Keto Italian Meatballs

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Enjoy these Keto Italian Meatballs that are braised low and slow in a classic tomato sauce guilt-free! They’re finished off baked in the oven with gooey mozzarella cheese. Get the recipe: Keto Italian Meatballs

Keto Italian Wedding Soup

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This classic Italian Wedding Soup has tiny Italian meatballs, tender baby spinach, carrots and egg drop simmered in a flavorful broth.  It’s the ultimate healthy Keto comfort food without the guilt! Get the recipe: Keto Italian Wedding Soup

Crock Pot Italian Sausage and Peppers

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This Crock Pot Italian Sausage and Peppers recipe is brimming with an amazing combination of robust flavors. Simmered in a homemade marinara sauce, it’s truly the perfect classic Italian-American comfort food, with an easy slow cooker twist. Get the recipe: Crock Pot Italian Sausage and Peppers

Keto Tiramisu

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The classic Italian dessert Tiramisu is given a Keto makeover with homemade ladyfingers and a sweet mascarpone cream that your guests will go crazy over! Get the recipe: Keto Tiramisu

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