Creamy Garlic Parmesan Zucchini Noodles (Zoodles)
Make quick, low-carb zucchini noodles coated in a rich, savory garlic parmesan sauce. This recipe is a healthy pasta substitute ready in minutes for an easy weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 5 min
- Total Time: 15 min
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium zucchini, spiralized (about 4 cups of zoodles)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup heavy cream (or unsweetened almond milk for lighter sauce)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the zucchini noodles using a spiralizer. If you do not have one, you can use a vegetable peeler to create wide ribbons.
- Pat the zoodles very dry with paper towels. This step is crucial to prevent a watery dish.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Do not let the garlic burn.
- Add the dried zucchini noodles to the skillet. Sauté for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly, until the noodles are slightly tender but still have a slight bite (al dente). Avoid overcooking to maintain texture.
- Reduce the heat to low. Pour in the heavy cream and stir quickly to coat the noodles. Cook for 1 minute until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper until the cheese melts and creates a creamy coating.
- Serve immediately. Garnish with extra Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley, if desired.
Notes
- To avoid soggy zoodles, cook them quickly over medium-high heat or skip cooking entirely and serve them raw with a warm sauce poured over.
- For a low-carb, keto zucchini noodles option, use full-fat cream and Parmesan cheese.
- You can add cooked chicken breast or shrimp to make this a complete protein meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 11
- Unsaturated Fat: 11
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 16
- Cholesterol: 45