Zucchini Pasta with Creamy Cheese Sauce
Delicious low carb zucchini pasta with a creamy cheese sauce, ready in 20 minutes. Healthy, gluten free, and easy to make.
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Try this easy zucchini pasta with creamy cheese sauce recipe. Low carb, gluten free, and ready in 20 minutes for a healthy dinner.
Recipe Details
Prep time
10m
Cook time
10m
Rest time
0s
Total time
20m
Prep time
10m
Cook time
10m
Rest time
0s
Total time
20m
Ingredients
Servings:
1
1
- 1 piece medium zucchini spiralized
- 15 g unsalted butter
- 1 piece garlic clove minced
- 30 g cream cheese softened
- 30 ml whole milk
- 15 g grated parmesan cheese
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch black pepper ground
Origins International
Instructions
- Wash the zucchini and use a spiralizer to create zucchini noodles (zoodles).
- Heat unsalted butter in a nonstick skillet over medium heat until melted.
- Add minced garlic clove to the skillet and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, stirring constantly to avoid burning.
- Add the zucchini noodles to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring gently until just tender but still firm.
- Reduce heat to low and add softened cream cheese and whole milk to the skillet, stirring to combine and create a creamy sauce.
- Add grated parmesan cheese to the sauce and stir until melted and smooth.
- Season the sauce with a pinch of salt and ground black pepper to taste.
- Remove from heat and serve the zucchini pasta immediately, garnished with extra parmesan if desired.
Tips
- Use fresh zucchini for best texture and flavor.
- Do not overcook zucchini noodles to avoid sogginess.
- Use full fat cream cheese for a richer sauce.
- Add fresh herbs like basil or parsley for extra flavor.
Serving Suggestions
- grilled chicken breast
- mixed green salad
- garlic bread
This creamy zucchini pasta is a quick, healthy, and delicious meal perfect for any day. Serve immediately for best taste and texture.
Nutrition Facts
Estimated values per 100g.
- Fiber (g): 1.5
- Sodium (g): 0.3
- Sugar (g): 2
- Fat (g): 6
- Carbohydrates (g): 4
- Protein (g): 5
- Calories: 90
- Cholesterol (g): 0.05
- Saturated Fat (g): 3.5
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