Real Food Recipes

If you’re looking for a rendition of spaghetti that’s low-carb, gluten-free, and low in calories, check out our version of low-carb spaghetti with marinara sauce made with hearts of palm noodles and topped with tangy, thick, slightly sweet, bright tomato sauce punctuated with basil.

A simple symphony of toasted garlic, spicy red pepper flakes, rich, fruity olive oil coating twirls of pasta, spaghetti aglio e olio—spaghetti with garlic and oil—is a quick and easy dinner. Our version of garlic and olive oil pasta is keto, low-carb, and gluten-free.

This keto caprese salad embraces natural beauty, accentuating it only with high-quality extra virgin olive oil. The juicy burst of a vine-ripened tomato, subtle creaminess and weepiness of fresh cheese, licorice sweetness of just-picked basil leaves and rich, briny extra virgin olive oil makes a nuanced forkful.

Our gluten-free garlic bread has a crackly crust, oven-toasted interior made luscious with oil and butter, lightly sweet but assertive garlic essence, and a sprinkle of chopped fresh parsley. For an easy pizza shortcut, add shredded mozzarella to the garlic bread and serve with our warmed Tomato Basil Marinara Sauce.

We made a Primal version of stuffed bell peppers: We eliminated the grains, using cauliflower rice instead, used grass-fed ground beef, added a bit of optional cheese, and added tangy, acidic, sweet-savory flavor with our Roasted Garlic Marinara. These peppers have a pizza-like flavor that kids will love.

Sometimes you just need to eat a salad. For those times, pull out this stalwart whenever you crave basic nourishment without frills. Six simple real-food ingredients like kale, avocado, chicken, cucumber, avocado oil and vinegar dressing, and everything but the bagel seasoning is all you need.

The next time you get a taco Tuesday craving, want a party potluck, or sublime tailgating recipe, try this Instant Pot pork carnitas recipe. We served these pork carnitas taco style, with grain-free tortillas, a luscious avocado crema made with our Cilantro Lime Dressing, raw thinly sliced onions, and fresh cilantro.

When it’s time to host a family dinner, whether it’s an intimate affair of immediate members or a night where your home is bursting with tables, chairs, and bodies, take a page from the Italians and keep the conversation loud and light, and the food simple but good for the soul. 

Our keto chicken parmesan is dredged in pulverized pork rinds, nestled in tangy tomato basil sauce, and topped with gooey bronzed cheese in a version we think is better than the traditional recipe.

With our easy fall pasta recipe, you can skip the boiling and go straight to the skillet! Made with ribbons of butternut squash, seasonal Brussels sprouts, and our delicious no-dairy Alfredo Sauce, this one-pan meal puts the coziest flavors of the season all on one plate.

Pasta with meat sauce is a guaranteed winner, especially when the ground beef sauce comes together quickly thanks to jarred high-quality sauce like Primal Kitchen No-Dairy Vodka Sauce. We made this recipe with gluten-free pasta, and we snuck some extra vegetables into the sauce for a nutritious boost. Try this one tonight!

Our version of shrimp alfredo comes together quickly and easily with our No-Dairy Roasted Garlic Alfredo Sauce, spiralized zucchini noodles, fast pan-seared spiced shrimp, sliced grape tomatoes for a pop of color and a burst of acidity, and a liberal amount of chopped fresh parsley for an herby edge.

Whether you’re looking for a dairy-free or gluten-free twist on the lasagna of your childhood, or you’re looking for ways to include more veggies in your meals, we’ve got you covered with this Whole30 lasagna recipe. It features cashew cheese instead of traditional dairy, and it swaps the typical noodles for something totally unique. Check out the recipe to see what it is!

Spaghetti with meatballs is as soothing to make as it is to eat. We upgraded the classic to make it lower carb with zoodles, and Whole30 and paleo approved with our Roasted Garlic Marinara Sauce with no added sugar. Our homemade, rich meatballs are ones you'll want to add into your regular meal prep rotation.

For evenings when time seems too short to finish science projects, finalize reports for tomorrow’s work day, and fold the laundry that’s been sitting in the dryer for three days, try these quick-cook dinner recipes. You can have a delicious meal made with high-quality ingredients on the table in 30 minutes or less.

When you want a fresh, verdant, straight-from-the-garden pasta dish that the entire family can enjoy, this plant-based chickpea penne with pesto and vegetables is it.