Low Carb Pasta
Elevate your pasta night with this quick and flavorful Low Carb Pasta recipe, featuring tender zucchini noodles tossed in a creamy Parmesan garlic sauce! Perfect for keto and gluten-free lifestyles, this dish swaps traditional pasta for spiralized zucchini, creating a light yet satisfying alternative. With a luscious blend of heavy cream, Parmesan, and a hint of red pepper flakes for spice, this 25-minute recipe is as indulgent as it is low-carb. Fresh garlic and parsley bring vibrant flavor, while the zucchini noodles maintain their crisp texture for a perfectly balanced bite. Whether you're looking for a healthy weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleasing alternative to classic pasta, this dish is sure to impress! Serve it as is or pair with your favorite protein for a complete, guilt-free meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium Zucchini
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 0.5 cup Heavy cream
- 0.75 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
Instructions
Use a spiralizer, julienne peeler, or sharp knife to cut the zucchini into noodle shapes, set aside.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Mince the garlic cloves and add them to the skillet, cooking for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Stir in heavy cream and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Add grated Parmesan cheese, stirring continuously until the cheese is fully melted and the sauce has thickened slightly.
Season the sauce with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
Add the zucchini noodles to the skillet, tossing them gently in the sauce until coated.
Cook for about 2-3 minutes, or until the zucchini noodles are slightly tender but still crisp.
Remove from heat and garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1186 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 88.4 g | 113% | |
| Saturated Fat | 40.9 g | 204% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 180 mg | 60% | |
| Sodium | 9702 mg | 422% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 62.0 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.1 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 54.6 g | ||
| Protein | 32.8 g | 66% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 808 mg | 62% | |
| Iron | 3.3 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 1820 mg | 39% | |
*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.
