Keto Zucchini Pasta with Garlic Lemon Sauce
Elevate your keto dining experience with this vibrant and refreshing Keto Zucchini Pasta with Garlic Lemon Sauce! A perfect low-carb alternative to traditional pasta, this dish features tender, spiralized zucchini noodles (zoodles) tossed in a zesty garlic and lemon sauce. Infused with the aromatic notes of sautéed garlic and bright citrus zest, the sauce is balanced with savory Parmesan cheese for a creamy finish. A sprinkle of fresh parsley adds a pop of color and a touch of herbaceous flavor. Ready in under 30 minutes, this quick and healthy recipe is ideal for weeknight dinners or light lunch options. Serve it alongside grilled chicken or seafood for a complete keto-friendly meal that's bursting with freshness and flavor!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium-sized Zucchini
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 large Garlic cloves
- 1 large Lemon
- 1 quarter cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (chopped)
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoons Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
Wash and dry the zucchinis. Using a spiralizer or julienne peeler, create zucchini noodles (zoodles) and set them aside.
Mince the garlic cloves and zest the lemon. Then cut the lemon in half and juice it, setting both zest and juice aside.
Heat olive oil in a large, non-stick skillet over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to let it burn.
Lower the heat and stir in the lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Cook for another minute to combine the flavors.
Add the zucchini noodles to the skillet and toss them gently with the sauce to coat. Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the zoodles are tender but still slightly crisp. Avoid overcooking to prevent them from becoming watery.
Remove the skillet from heat and toss the zoodles lightly with the grated Parmesan cheese.
Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley and a sprinkle of additional Parmesan if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
172 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 11.6 g | 15% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.9 g | 19% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 9 mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 484 mg | 21% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 11.6 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.1 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.9 g | ||
| Protein | 8.8 g | 18% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 208 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 1.0 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 602 mg | 13% | |
*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.
