Description
Creamy zucchini alfredo recipe delivers classic Italian comfort without carbohydrate guilt. Rich parmesan sauce and spiralized vegetables provide delicious keto-friendly nutrition perfect for health-conscious diners eager to enjoy classic pasta flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium zucchini (courgettes)
- 75 g (¾ cup) parmesan cheese, grated
- 120 ml (½ cup) almond milk, unsweetened
- 80 ml (⅓ cup) heavy (double) cream
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ tbsp nutmeg (or ½ tbsp for a stronger flavor)
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp arrowroot powder
- 1 tsp unsalted butter
Instructions
- Zucchini Preparation: Transform zucchini into delicate spirals using a spiralizer, ensuring uniform thin strands. Blot noodles with paper towels to eliminate excess moisture.
- Sauce Foundation: Melt butter in a medium skillet over medium heat, then introduce minced garlic and sauté until fragrant. Reduce heat to medium-low and blend almond milk, heavy cream, and ground nutmeg into a smooth base.
- Sauce Thickening: Whisk arrowroot powder with cold water to create a smooth slurry. Gradually incorporate into simmering sauce, continuously stirring to maintain silky texture. Add parmesan cheese and black pepper, stirring until cheese melts completely.
- Noodle Technique: Quickly sauté zucchini noodles in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes, preserving their slight crispness and preventing soggy consistency.
- Final Assembly: Remove sauce from heat and drape over zucchini noodles, gently tossing to ensure even coating. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and optional extra parmesan cheese. Serve immediately to maintain optimal texture and temperature.
Notes
- Moisture Management: Blot zucchini noodles thoroughly to prevent watery, soggy results and ensure a restaurant-quality texture.
- Temperature Control: Maintain medium-low heat when simmering sauce to prevent separation and achieve silky, smooth consistency.
- Quick Cooking Technique: Sauté zucchini noodles briefly (2-3 minutes) to preserve crisp texture and prevent turning into mushy strands.
- Cheese Melting Trick: Add parmesan gradually and whisk continuously to create a smooth, lump-free sauce with rich, creamy flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 294
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 248 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 56 mg