Craving comfort food without the carb overload? Welcome to 7-days of single-serving classics that feel like the days of carb hangovers but now healthier with cheesy, herby, and saucy, minus the pasta guilt. We’ve got Chicken Parmesan, Beef Bolognese with zoodles, Chicken Alfredo with zoodles, Spaghetti Squash Carbonara, Sausage and Peppers, Eggplant Lasagna, and Meatball Marinara with zoodles.
Shopping List:
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Proteins:
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6 oz chicken breast (x2)
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5 oz ground beef
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2 slices bacon (no sugar added)
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1 Italian sausage link (no sugar added)
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4 oz ground pork
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Veggies:
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3 small zucchinis (for zoodles)
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1/2 bell pepper (any color)
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1 small eggplant
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1 cup spaghetti squash (cooked)
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2 green onions
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Pantry:
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Almond flour (3 tbsp)
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Parmesan cheese (grated, 7 tbsp)
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Tomato paste (2 tbsp)
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Olive oil (3 tbsp)
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Butter (5 tbsp)
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Dried oregano (1 tsp)
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Dried basil (1 tsp)
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Pure monk fruit powder (1/2 tsp total, optional)
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Fresh:
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Garlic (6 cloves)
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Parsley (2 tbsp chopped)
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2 eggs
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Mozzarella cheese (shredded, 1/2 cup)
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Ricotta cheese (1/4 cup)
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Heavy cream (4 tbsp)
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Note: Pre-cook spaghetti squash (roast halved at 400°F for 40 minutes, scoop out 1 cup).
The Meal Plan
Day 1: Chicken Parmesan
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Ingredients:
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6 oz chicken breast
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1 tbsp almond flour
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1 tbsp butter
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2 tbsp tomato paste
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Pinch pure monk fruit (optional)
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1/4 cup mozzarella, shredded
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1 tbsp Parmesan, grated
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1/2 tsp dried oregano
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Instructions:
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Pound chicken breast flat
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Coat chicken in almond flour
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Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat
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Fry chicken 4-5 minutes per side until golden
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Mix tomato paste, oregano, monk fruit, and a splash of water
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Spread sauce over chicken
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Top with mozzarella and Parmesan
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Broil 2-3 minutes until cheese melts
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Macros (approx): 450 kcal, 6g net carbs, 30g fat, 40g protein
Day 2: Beef Bolognese with Zoodles
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Ingredients:
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5 oz ground beef
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1 tbsp olive oil
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1 tbsp tomato paste
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Pinch pure monk fruit (optional)
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1 garlic clove, minced
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1 small zucchini, spiralized
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1 tbsp Parmesan, grated
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1/2 tsp dried basil
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Instructions:
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Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat
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Cook beef with garlic until browned (5-6 minutes)
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Stir in tomato paste, basil, monk fruit, and a splash of water
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Simmer sauce 5 minutes
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Sauté zoodles in a separate pan 2-3 minutes
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Top zoodles with sauce
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Sprinkle with Parmesan
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Macros (approx): 400 kcal, 7g net carbs, 28g fat, 30g protein
Day 3: Chicken Alfredo with Zoodles
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Ingredients:
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6 oz chicken breast
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1 tbsp butter
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1 garlic clove, minced
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2 tbsp heavy cream
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2 tbsp Parmesan, grated
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1 small zucchini, spiralized
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1 tbsp parsley, chopped
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Instructions:
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Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat
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Cook chicken 4-5 minutes per side
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Remove chicken and slice
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Sauté garlic in skillet 30 seconds
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Add heavy cream and Parmesan
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Stir until sauce thickens (2-3 minutes)
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Sauté zoodles in a separate pan 2-3 minutes
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Toss zoodles with sauce and chicken
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Garnish with parsley
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Macros (approx): 450 kcal, 6g net carbs, 35g fat, 38g protein
Day 4: Spaghetti Squash Carbonara
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Ingredients:
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1 cup cooked spaghetti squash
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2 slices bacon
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1 tbsp butter
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1 garlic clove, minced
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1 egg yolk
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2 tbsp heavy cream
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1 tbsp Parmesan, grated
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Instructions:
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Cook bacon in a skillet until crispy
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Remove bacon and chop
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Melt butter in skillet over medium heat
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Sauté garlic 30 seconds
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Mix egg yolk, cream, and Parmesan in a bowl
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Toss spaghetti squash in skillet with garlic
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Add chopped bacon
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Stir in egg mixture off heat until creamy
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Macros (approx): 380 kcal, 6g net carbs, 32g fat, 15g protein
Day 5: Sausage and Peppers
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Ingredients:
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1 Italian sausage link
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1 tbsp olive oil
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1/2 bell pepper, sliced
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1 garlic clove, minced
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1/2 tsp dried oregano
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1 tbsp Parmesan, grated
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Instructions:
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Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat
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Cook sausage 6-8 minutes until browned
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Remove sausage and slice
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Sauté bell pepper and garlic 3-4 minutes
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Add oregano and sliced sausage
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Cook 2 minutes more
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Top with Parmesan
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Macros (approx): 420 kcal, 6g net carbs, 35g fat, 20g protein
Day 6: Eggplant Lasagna
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Ingredients:
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1 small eggplant, sliced thin
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1 tbsp olive oil
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1 tbsp tomato paste
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Pinch pure monk fruit (optional)
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1/4 cup ricotta cheese
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1/4 cup mozzarella, shredded
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1 tbsp Parmesan, grated
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1/2 tsp dried basil
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Instructions:
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Brush eggplant slices with olive oil
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Roast eggplant at 400°F for 15 minutes
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Mix tomato paste with basil, monk fruit, and a splash of water
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Layer in a small dish: eggplant, sauce, ricotta, mozzarella
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Repeat layers
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Top with Parmesan
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Bake at 400°F for 20 minutes
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Macros (approx): 350 kcal, 8g net carbs, 25g fat, 18g protein
Day 7: Meatball Marinara with Zoodles
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Ingredients:
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4 oz ground pork
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1 egg
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1 tbsp almond flour
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1 tbsp Parmesan, grated
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1 tbsp butter
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1 tbsp tomato paste
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Pinch pure monk fruit (optional)
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1 garlic clove, minced
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1/2 tsp dried oregano
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1 small zucchini, spiralized
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Instructions:
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Mix pork, egg, almond flour, and Parmesan
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Form 2-3 meatballs
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Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat
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Cook meatballs 6-8 minutes until browned
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Add garlic, tomato paste, monk fruit, oregano, and a splash of water
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Simmer sauce 5 minutes
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Sauté zoodles in a separate pan 2-3 minutes
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Serve zoodles with meatballs and sauce
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Macros (approx): 450 kcal, 8g net carbs, 35g fat, 25g protein
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