Courgette Zucchini Pasta with Chili Garlic Parmesan
Transform your weeknight dinner with this vibrant and flavorful Courgette Zucchini Pasta with Chili Garlic Parmesan—a zoodle-based recipe that's as healthy as it is indulgent. This quick, 25-minute dish features tender zucchini noodles tossed in a bold combination of garlic-infused olive oil, spicy chili flakes, and tangy lemon juice. Finished with a generous shower of freshly grated Parmesan and a sprinkle of parsley, it strikes the perfect balance of light and comforting. Whether you're embracing a low-carb lifestyle or simply want to try something new, this gluten-free pasta alternative delivers on taste and elegance without the heaviness of traditional pasta. Serve it as a satisfying vegetarian main or a versatile side dish for any meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium zucchini (courgettes)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese
- 0.5 lemon
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash the zucchini and trim the ends. Using a spiralizer or julienne peeler, create zucchini noodles (zoodles). Set them aside in a colander to drain any excess moisture.
Mince the garlic cloves finely and chop the parsley leaves.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and red chili flakes to the skillet, stirring frequently to prevent burning, until fragrant (about 1-2 minutes).
Increase the heat to medium-high and add the zucchini noodles. Toss them gently with tongs to coat in the garlic-chili oil, cooking for 2-3 minutes until just tender but still al dente.
Season the noodles with salt and black pepper. Squeeze the juice of half a lemon over the noodles and toss to combine.
Remove the skillet from heat and sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the noodles. Toss to evenly distribute.
Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately. Optionally, sprinkle with additional chili flakes and Parmesan if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
806 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 59.5 g | 76% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.9 g | 114% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 89 mg | 30% | |
| Sodium | 1881 mg | 82% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 34.8 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.4 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.3 g | ||
| Protein | 42.9 g | 86% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1032 mg | 79% | |
| Iron | 3.7 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 2023 mg | 43% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
