Description
Zucchini noodles offer a delicious, low-carb alternative to traditional pasta, perfect for gluten-free diets.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium Zucchini
- 1 tablespoon Butter
- to taste Sea Salt
- to taste Black Pepper
- 1 clove Garlic
- 1/4 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 1/4 cup Fresh Herbs
- 1/2 cup Cherry Tomatoes
Instructions
- Using a spiralizer, create long, thin strands from medium-sized zucchinis. This takes about 5-10 minutes.
- Place the zucchini noodles on a microwave-safe plate, sprinkle with sea salt, and microwave for about 3 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Spread zoodles on a baking sheet, lightly sprinkle with salt, and bake for about 15 minutes.
- In a skillet, melt a tablespoon of butter over medium-high heat. Add zucchini noodles and season with salt and pepper; sauté for about 3 minutes.
- Add your favorite sauce to the cooked zucchini noodles, toss gently, and heat through for another minute.
- Optional: Sauté minced garlic before adding zucchini noodles and top with Parmesan, fresh herbs, or cherry tomatoes.
Notes
- Use medium-sized zucchinis for optimal spiralizing.
- Substitute butter with olive oil to keep it dairy-free.
- Adjust salt and pepper according to your taste.
- Basil or parsley can brighten up the dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking and Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
Keywords: Zucchini Noodles, Low-Carb Pasta, Gluten-Free Recipe