This easy-to-prepare, elegant side dish is a definite keeper! With Al dente zucchini noodles covered in a lusciously creamy, delicious lemon sauce, you’ll want to make this dish again and again. At only five carbs per serving, you can elevate any meal into a fine dining experience and enjoy all the taste this yummy noodle dish offers at only a fraction of the carbs of more traditional pasta.
Yield: 5 servings
Serving size: 1/2 cup
Ingredients:
- 2 tbsp. (28g) extra virgin olive oil
- 1 large clove of garlic, minced
- 2 medium zucchini spiralized, or about 1 lb. (453.59g) fresh zucchini noodles.
- 1/4 cup (56.7g) lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 cup (238g) heavy whipping cream
- 1 tbsp. (14.2g) unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 oz. (42.53g) parmesan cheese, freshly grated (about 3/4 cup or 177ml)
- 1 tsp. (0.5g) dried parsley
- 1/8 tsp. (0.29g) ground black pepper
- Salt
Directions:
- Sprinkle the zucchini noodles with a pinch or two of salt. (You can purchase fresh zucchini noodles in the produce department of most grocery stores or make your own using a home spiralizer.) Sauté them in a large, lidded frying pan with the minced garlic and the oil for about one minute. Mix and continuously toss the noodles in the oil with a pair of tongs as you sauté.
- Cover the pan and continue to cook for another minute or so, occasionally mixing, until the zucchini is al dente.
- Uncover the pan and add the remaining ingredients.
- Cook for approximately 10 minutes uncovered, occasionally mixing, until the sauce thickens and is reduced by about half.
- Serve hot. Garnish with fresh parsley and more cheese if desired.
Nutritional Information Per Serving:
Calories 260 * Total Fat 25g * Total Carbs 5g * Fiber <1g *Protein 5g
