Gluten-Free Zucchini Pasta with Garlic Lemon Sauce
Elevate your gluten-free dining experience with this vibrant Gluten-Free Zucchini Pasta with Garlic Lemon Sauce, a light and refreshing dish that's perfect for weeknight meals or entertaining guests. Featuring spiralized zucchini noodles—or "zoodles"—this recipe highlights the natural flavors of fresh, wholesome ingredients. The garlic lemon sauce, infused with olive oil, red pepper flakes, zesty lemon juice, and aromatic parsley, creates a delightful balance of tang and spice. Ready in just 25 minutes, this low-carb and vegetarian-friendly recipe is as quick to prepare as it is delicious to savor. Serve it topped with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese for extra richness or enjoy it dairy-free for a clean, healthy twist. Perfect for those seeking gluten-free pasta alternatives, this dish is a flavorful celebration of simplicity and freshness!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium-sized zucchini
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 0.5 teaspoons red pepper flakes
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- as needed grated Parmesan cheese (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Wash the zucchini thoroughly, then cut off the ends. Using a spiralizer, create zucchini noodles ('zoodles'). Set aside.
Peel and mince the garlic cloves finely.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
Add the red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Cook for another 30 seconds to infuse the flavors into the oil.
Add the zucchini noodles to the skillet and toss quickly to coat them in the garlic oil mixture. Cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the noodles are tender but still slightly firm ('al dente').
Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the lemon juice and lemon zest.
Transfer the zucchini pasta to serving bowls and garnish with chopped parsley.
If desired and not strictly dairy-free, sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese before serving.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
708 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 46.0 g | 59% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.0 g | 40% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 4 mg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 8720 mg | 379% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 66.2 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.8 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 55.5 g | ||
| Protein | 11.2 g | 22% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 217 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 3.5 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 1888 mg | 40% | |
*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.
