Spaghetti without flour? Yes, really – and without gluten or carbohydrates, ready in 15 minutes

Just three ingredients, an oven, and 15 minutes – and you have pasta on the table, which you can enjoy even if you avoid gluten and carbohydrates.

If you ever thought you’d have to say goodbye to pasta forever when switching to an LCHF diet, today we’ll pleasantly surprise you. It’s possible to make spaghetti completely without flour, without gluten, and without carbohydrates – and they are still tasty, filling, and versatile.

A friend, who has been following the LCHF way of eating for two years, resisted this recipe for a long time. It won’t be the same, she claimed. When she tried it for the first time and served it with Bolognese sauce, the whole family asked her when she bought these special noodles. No one noticed the difference.

Why regular pasta isn’t for everyone

Classic pasta is a popular source of energy, but it isn’t ideal for everyone. It contains complex carbohydrates, which the body digests more slowly – but for those who follow a low-carb diet or have gluten sensitivity, it remains a forbidden food. Moreover, it contains a lot of simple carbohydrates, which raise blood glucose levels and trigger hunger again after 20 minutes.

, which are suitable for those with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity. For them – and for all fans of LCHF eating – this recipe is the perfect solution.

Recipe: Spaghetti without gluten and carbohydrates

Ingredients (for 2 people)

• 4 eggs



• 125 g cream cheese



• 20 g psyllium (husks of Plantago ovata)

Preparation

1. Beat the eggs well, add cream cheese and psyllium, and mix everything thoroughly.



2. Leave to stand for a few minutes, so the mixture thickens – the psyllium will do its job.



3. Pour the mixture onto a baking tray lined with baking paper, place another sheet of baking paper on top, and use your fingers to evenly spread the mixture over the entire tray.



4. Bake at 150 degrees Celsius for 10 minutes.



5. Remove from the oven, take off the top layer of paper, and let it cool slightly.



6. Roll the flat sheet like a roulade and cut into strips of desired width – this is the easiest way to get beautiful, even spaghetti.

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Psyllium: the secret that holds everything together

The key ingredient in this recipe is psyllium – the husks from the seeds of the Plantago ovata plant, also known as ispaghula. When psyllium comes into contact with water, it turns into a thick, gelatinous mass – and this very feature is the reason our spaghetti holds together without a drop of flour or starch.

Psyllium is not just a functional ingredient. It improves digestive health, helps regulate appetite, and positively affects heart health. The website Diet Doctor reports that a review of 35 studies shows that taking 5–20 grams of psyllium daily significantly lowers fasting blood sugar in people with diabetes or prediabetes. When psyllium absorbs liquid, it expands in the stomach and creates a feeling of fullness – meaning fewer sudden hunger attacks.

For keto and LCHF enthusiasts, psyllium is especially valuable: the dish contains no gluten and is suitable for LCHF eating. You can find it in health food stores and pharmacies, and more and more major supermarkets are now offering it as well.

LCHF: a diet with no sacrifice

LCHF (Low Carb, High Fat) is a way of eating that modern science is increasingly confirming with research. It’s about reducing carbohydrates in the diet and increasing the share of healthy fats and proteins. The good news is that this doesn’t mean you have to forget your favorite dishes – you just prepare them a bit differently.

In addition to this spaghetti, you’ll also find other excellent gluten-free LCHF recipes at Vemkajjem.si: Gluten-free pizza, LCHF seed loaf, or cabbage rolls – dishes that will make your menu rich, varied, and tasty.

The dish contains no gluten and is suitable for LCHF eating.