Low Carb Pasta with Spinach
Experience a guilt-free twist on classic comfort food with this Low Carb Pasta with Spinach recipe, featuring tender zucchini noodles coated in a rich and creamy spinach-Parmesan sauce. Perfect for those seeking a healthy yet indulgent meal, this recipe combines vibrant flavors from fresh basil, garlic, and zesty lemon juice to deliver a dish that’s as nutritious as it is satisfying. Ready in just 30 minutes, this gluten-free dinner is ideal for busy weeknights or a light weekend treat. Whether you're embracing a low-carb lifestyle or simply looking to incorporate more vegetables into your diet, these zoodles are sure to become a family favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium zucchini
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 large, minced garlic cloves
- 6 cups fresh spinach
- 0.5 cups heavy cream
- 0.5 cups grated Parmesan cheese
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 0.25 cups fresh basil
Instructions
Wash and dry the zucchinis, then use a spiralizer to create zucchini noodles (also known as zoodles). If you don't have a spiralizer, you can use a julienne peeler or mandoline slicer.
In a large skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil. Once hot, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
Add the fresh spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce becomes creamy.
Season the sauce with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Adjust the seasoning to taste.
Add the zucchini noodles to the skillet, tossing them gently in the sauce to coat. Cook for about 3-4 minutes or until the zoodles are tender but still slightly crisp.
Remove the skillet from the heat and add the lemon juice. Toss the zoodles to ensure even distribution.
Serve the pasta hot, garnished with fresh basil leaves.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1166 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 82.5 g | 106% | |
| Saturated Fat | 36.9 g | 184% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 160 mg | 53% | |
| Sodium | 9496 mg | 413% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 72.8 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.8 g | 42% | |
| Total Sugars | 54.9 g | ||
| Protein | 29.7 g | 59% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 764 mg | 59% | |
| Iron | 8.9 mg | 49% | |
| Potassium | 1824 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.
