Keto Italiano: 41 Low-Carb Recipes Anyone Can Make

Italian food has a way of turning everyday ingredients into something special. This collection does the same, using low-carb swaps that still deliver the comfort, richness, and flavor you’d expect from your favorite classics. Whether you’re craving a cozy baked dish, a quick skillet meal, or something else, these recipes are simple to pull off and satisfying to serve.

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 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

Creamy Tuscan Salmon

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Tender and flaky salmon filets with flavorful sun-dried tomatoes and spinach are cooked in a decadent and robust cream sauce that will have everyone asking for seconds! Get the recipe: Creamy Tuscan Salmon

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

Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken

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

Zucchini Rollatini

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

Italian Beef Braciole

This recipe for Italian Beef Braciole features thin, flavorful beef wrapped around a savory filling of herbs, parmesan, garlic, and pine nuts. Slow-simmered in a rich marinara sauce, it turns melt-in-your-mouth tender and juicy with comforting flavor in every bite. Get the recipe: Italian Beef Braciole

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

Keto Shrimp Alfredo

This Keto Shrimp Alfredo is rich, creamy, and packed with flavor thanks to juicy jumbo shrimp and a velvety homemade Alfredo sauce. Tossed with Palmini hearts of palm noodles, it’s a low-carb, quick and easy meal perfect for busy weeknights. Get the recipe: Keto Shrimp Alfredo

Italian Spaghetti Squash Casserole

This delicious low carb Italian Spaghetti Squash Casserole is the ultimate comfort food, filled with flavorful homemade marinara, tender spaghetti squash and gooey cheese. Get the recipe: Italian Spaghetti Squash Casserole

Stuffed Pepper Soup

This Stuffed Pepper Soup, with colorful, tender veggies and tangy tomatoes, is a healthy and hearty meal loaded with classic stuffed bell pepper flavors. Get the recipe: Stuffed Pepper Soup

Eggplant Lasagna

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

Pork Marsala

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

Caprese Salad

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

Chicken Piccata Meatballs

Melt-in-your-mouth tender and juicy, these Chicken Piccata Meatballs simmer in a buttery lemon garlic sauce with capers and herbs for that classic piccata flavor. This creative spin on a traditional Italian dish is quick, easy and perfect for busy weeknights. Get the recipe: Chicken Piccata Meatballs

Steak Pizzaiola

This hearty spin on classic Steak Pizzaiola features tender juicy steak simmered in a savory Italian sauce. This recipe transforms simple ingredients into a rich and flavor-packed meal perfect for busy weeknights. Get the recipe: Steak Pizzaiola

Chicken Florentine

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

Italian Grinder Salad

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This Grinder Salad, with a combination of robust flavors and enticing textures, is a scrumptious twist on the classic sub, that will elevate your salad game to a whole new level. Get the recipe: Italian Grinder Salad

Chicken Florentine Soup

This Chicken Florentine Soup is rich, creamy, and packed with juicy chicken, fresh spinach, and tender mushrooms. This soup comes together quickly with wholesome ingredients, making it perfect for a hearty and comforting weeknight meal. Get the recipe: Chicken Florentine Soup

Chicken Caprese

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

Italian Chicken Cacciatore

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This classic Italian Chicken Cacciatore features tender juicy chicken thighs braised in an Italian mushroom and white wine tomato based sauce! Get the recipe: Italian Chicken Cacciatore

Italian Antipasti Platter

This Italian Antipasti Platter has a colorful mix of savory cold cuts, creamy cheeses, marinated artichokes, peppers and olives. It’s beautifully presented, making it the perfect appetizer for special occasion or holiday dinners! Get the recipe: Italian Antipasti Platter

Creamy Tuscan Chicken

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

Pizza Chicken

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

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

Burrata Caprese

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

Chicken Alfredo Casserole

This Chicken Alfredo Casserole is packed with tender, juicy chicken, a rich, velvety Alfredo sauce, and plenty of cheesy goodness. Creamy, comforting, and crazy delicious, this is the low-carb dinner the whole family will love. Get the recipe: Chicken Alfredo Casserole

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

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

Air Fryer Italian Sausage and Peppers

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Quick and delicious, this recipe for Air Fryer Italian Sausage and Peppers is made with sweet Italian sausage and a colorful mix of peppers and onions. It’s an Italian classic dish made easy, right in the air fryer. Get the recipe: Air Fryer Italian Sausage and Peppers

Keto Italian Meat Sauce

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This meat sauce is packed with all the traditional Italian flavors, basil, Italian sausage, garlic, a little Pinot Grigio and of course tomato! Get the recipe: Keto Italian Meat Sauce

Air Fryer Shrimp Scampi

With this delicious Air Fryer Shrimp Scampi recipe, you’ll get tender, succulent jumbo shrimp tossed in a garlicky lemon butter sauce. It’s an unbelievably quick and easy meal that’s ready in under 15 minutes. Get the recipe: Air Fryer Shrimp Scampi

Antipasto Salad

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 Focaccia with Rosemary

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A low carb and Keto friendly version of focaccia flavored with fresh rosemary and studded with Kalamata olives! Get the recipe: Keto Focaccia with Rosemary

Stuffed Pepper Skillet

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 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

Crispy Fried Eggplant

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These ultra-Crispy Fried Eggplant rounds are cooked until they’re soft and tender on the inside, with a crunchy and golden brown crust. Coated with a gluten-free breading, they are one delicious appetizer that will satisfy your fried food cravings. Get the recipe: Crispy Fried Eggplant

Grilled Lemon Chicken Pesto

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Savory marinated lemon chicken is perfectly grilled, sliced, and served over zucchini noodles in a fresh homemade pesto sauce! Get the recipe: Grilled Lemon Chicken Pesto

Grilled Bruschetta Chicken

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Easy Grilled Bruschetta Chicken has never been better with amazing flavors from vine ripened tomatoes and tangy homemade balsamic reduction! Get the recipe: Grilled Bruschetta Chicken

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

Easy Italian Pinwheels

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These healthy Easy Italian Pinwheels are everything you love about a classic Italian sub, wrapped up into a delicious bite sized appetizer. Get the recipe: Easy Italian Pinwheels

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