Easy Garlic Parmesan Zucchini Noodles (Zoodles)
Learn how to make and cook zucchini noodles “zoodles” – the best way! This garlic parmesan zucchini noodles recipe is easy and delicious. It’s also low-carb and keto friendly and has just 4 ingredients. Make sure to watch my video above for the complete step-by-step zucchini noodle tutorial!
Prep: 5min
Total: 7min
Yield: 2
Serving Size: 1 serving
Nutrition Facts: calories 119 kcal, Carbohydrate 7 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 8 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 3 mg, Sodium 96 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 4 g, servingSize 1 serving
Ingredients:
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 medium zucchini
- 2 tbsp parmesan (grated)
- salt and pepper (to taste)
Instruction:
- Slice the ends off the zucchini and place it on your spiralizer. Turn the spiralizer and create zucchini noodles.
- Heat the oil in a large pan on medium heat. Add the garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
- Add the zucchini noodles and toss them for one minute, just to warm through, then turn off the heat.
- Sprinkle on the grated parmesan along with salt and pepper, give them another toss in the pan, then serve them up.
ZUCCHINI NOODLES: 2 BEST Ways To Make Them (NOT Watery!)
FAQ
How do you make zucchini noodles not soggy?
Tips To Avoid Watery Zucchini Noodles
- Pat zucchini noodles dry with paper towels after spiralizing them. …
- Cook zoodles over medium-high heat. …
- Do not cover the zucchini during cooking. …
- Don’t overcrowd the pan. …
- Do not add salt to the pan. …
- Use a pan that conducts heat well. …
- Don’t overcook the zoodles.
What goes well with zucchini noodles?
Zucchini noodles are the perfect side dish. They go well with so many main courses, including baked salmon, chicken drumsticks, and pork tenderloin. They can also serve as an excellent bed for saucy dishes such as baked scallops, shrimp scampi, or pulled pork.
Are zoodles healthier than pasta?
Compared to regular pasta, zucchini pasta offers: Much less calories — As you can see above, one big cup of zoodles has only about 30–40 calories; compare that to regular spaghetti or linguini ,which has about 210 calories per cup!
Are zucchini noodles a good replacement for pasta?
Are Zucchini Noodles a healthy replacement for pasta? Yes they most certainly are. One cup of cooked zucchini has 33 calories, 6 grams of carbohydrates and 2 grams of fiber. So net carbohydrates are even lower at 4 grams of carbohydrates.
