Description
Delicious, low-carb zucchini noodles with savory sausage, fresh veggies, and a creamy sauce—perfect for a healthy Italian meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchinis
- 1 lb Italian sausage (or any preferred sausage)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup spinach
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Spiralize the zucchinis to create beautiful, noodle-like strands.
- Heat up the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and cook the sausage until browned.
- Sauté the minced garlic in the same skillet until aromatic.
- Add the halved cherry tomatoes and spinach, cooking until the spinach wilts.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted into the sauce.
- Add the zucchini noodles and cooked sausage back into the skillet, tossing everything together.
- Plate the noodles and garnish with fresh basil leaves.
Notes
For added flavor, consider pairing with a light salad or crusty low-carb bread. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 80mg