Description
Zucchini Alfredo is a healthy, low-carb dinner option featuring spiralized zucchini noodles tossed in a rich and creamy Alfredo sauce made with garlic, parmesan, and nutmeg. Ready in just 25 minutes, this light and flavorful dish combines fresh vegetables with a decadent yet nutritious sauce, perfect for a quick weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Zucchini Noodles
- 3 medium Zucchini
Sauce
- 1 tsp Unsalted butter
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1/4 tsp Nutmeg (or 1/2 tsp if you like a stronger nutmeg flavor)
- 1/2 cup Unsweetened almond milk
- 1/3 cup Heavy cream
- 3/4 cup Grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp Arrowroot powder (see notes for alternative)
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare zucchini noodles: Use a spiralizer or a julienne peeler to create zucchini noodles from the 3 medium zucchinis. Set aside.
- Cook garlic: Melt 1 teaspoon unsalted butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add 2 cloves minced garlic and cook about one minute until soft and fragrant.
- Make cream sauce: Reduce heat to medium-low. Stir in 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk, 1/3 cup heavy cream, and 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Thicken sauce: In a small bowl, whisk 1 tablespoon arrowroot powder with 1-2 tablespoons water until smooth and lump-free. Whisk this mixture into the sauce on the stove. Then stir in 3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese and add black pepper to taste. Continue heating and stirring constantly until the cheese melts and the sauce thickens. Remove the sauce from heat, cover, and set aside.
- Cook zucchini noodles: Pat zucchini noodles dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture. Add noodles to the skillet and increase heat to medium-high. Stir fry for 2-4 minutes until the noodles are just softened but still retain a slight crunch.
- Combine and serve: Stir the prepared Alfredo sauce into the cooked zucchini noodles. Garnish with fresh parsley and additional parmesan cheese if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Zucchini Alfredo is a low-carb, healthier alternative to traditional pasta Alfredo, perfect for those looking for a light yet satisfying dinner.
- Arrowroot powder is used as a thickener; you can substitute it with cornstarch or tapioca starch if unavailable.
- To avoid soggy noodles, be sure to pat the zucchini noodles dry before cooking.
- Adjust nutmeg according to your preference; start with 1/4 teaspoon and increase if you prefer a stronger flavor.
- This dish can be garnished with fresh parsley or extra parmesan cheese for added flavor and presentation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 209 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 383 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 52 mg
