Low Carb Cheesy Pasta Delight
Indulge in the creamy comfort of "Low Carb Cheesy Pasta Delight," a guilt-free twist on classic pasta that satisfies your cravings while keeping carbs at bay. This quick and easy recipe transforms fresh zucchini into tender zoodles, coated in a velvety cheese sauce made with sharp cheddar, Parmesan, and rich heavy cream. Infused with garlic and a touch of spice from crushed red pepper flakes, each bite bursts with bold, irresistible flavor. Perfect for busy weeknights, this keto-friendly dish is ready in just 30 minutes and topped off with fragrant basil for a fresh finish. Say goodbye to carb-laden pasta and hello to your new favorite low-carb dinner.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 medium Zucchini
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 1.5 cups Cheddar cheese, shredded
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes
- 5 leaves Fresh basil leaves
Instructions
Use a spiralizer to turn the zucchini into zoodles. If you don't have a spiralizer, you can use a julienne peeler or a mandoline slicer.
Place the zucchini noodles on a clean towel and gently press to remove excess moisture. This helps prevent the noodles from becoming soggy.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
Finely mince the garlic cloves, then add them to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the heavy cream to the skillet, stirring constantly.
Gradually add the shredded cheddar cheese into the cream, stirring until fully melted and smooth.
Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper, and continue to mix until the sauce is well-combined.
Add the zucchini noodles to the skillet, tossing gently to coat the noodles in the cheese sauce.
Cook for about 2-3 minutes until the zoodles are tender but still firm.
Sprinkle the crushed red pepper flakes over the zoodles, adjusting the amount to taste.
Garnish with fresh basil leaves just before serving.
Serve immediately, and enjoy your low-carb cheesy pasta delight.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2089 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 175.7 g | 225% | |
| Saturated Fat | 96.8 g | 484% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 460 mg | 153% | |
| Sodium | 8613 mg | 374% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 52.0 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.2 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 40.9 g | ||
| Protein | 64.5 g | 129% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.9 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 1746 mg | 134% | |
| Iron | 3.6 mg | 20% | |
| Potassium | 1500 mg | 32% | |
*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.
