Description
Enjoy a quick and delicious Spiralized Zucchini Alfredo. This recipe offers a low-carb pasta alternative, ready in just 15 minutes. It’s a healthy and satisfying meal perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchinis
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Spiralize the zucchinis to create noodle-like strands.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and slightly thickened.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add the spiralized zucchini noodles to the skillet and toss gently to coat with the Alfredo sauce.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the zucchini is tender-crisp. Do not overcook.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh zucchinis.
- Adjust the amount of garlic and Parmesan to your preference.
- If the sauce becomes too thick, add a splash of water or milk to thin it out.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approx. 450 kcal
- Sugar: Approx. 4g
- Sodium: Approx. 400mg
- Fat: Approx. 40g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 25g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 15g
- Trans Fat: Approx. 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 10g
- Fiber: Approx. 2g
- Protein: Approx. 10g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 100mg