Zucchini and yellow summer squash noodles are quick and easy to make then sautéed in a light Alfredo sauce for this easy meatless meal. It's perfect for summer time cooking with no oven required!
These noodles and sauce are low in carbs, naturally gluten free, and low in calories with only 110 per serving for a light and flavorful meal! Serve as a side dish with any main dish protein or enjoy for a light lunch with a salad!
While my family aren't that keen on zucchini as pasta, I was able to make them try a bite, even the hubby. Of course they would prefer real pasta ( I give them brown rice pasta), but this dish really wasn't made for them anyway. I wanted something light for myself when they all enjoyed pasta with a side of fish for dinner. I've been working on taking the 10 pounds off I've gained after I turned in my manuscript in June for the cookbook. Unfortunately it hasn't budged so when that has happened in the past I know I must reduce my daily carb intake.
Carbs have always been my down fall. I could easily eat my weight in hummus and gluten free crackers! Healthy or not, for me it is portion control and unfortunately with some foods, like pasta, even brown rice or quinoa pasta, I don't seem to have that control. I will over indulge every time. So ultimately if I want to lose weight I need to reduce the carbs and stick with complex carbs like fruits and vegetables.
With a garden full of zucchini and yellow squash this recipe is a winner by using 6 cups worth! You could also double the recipe for a crowd of health conscious people for dinner LOL!
It's easily made in 15 minutes, and with no turning on the oven in the heat of the summer months, it's a slam dunk for me!
Made with yogurt, but that could easily be subbed for coconut milk or a non dairy yogurt for a dairy free option.
Fresh parsley is a must, plus some extra parmesan on top!
Thankfully if I over indulge in this dish it won't hurt my waistline or my goals to lose those 10 stubborn pounds!
Brenda's Notes:
- You could skip the yellow squash and just use more zucchini if you like.
- You can use whatever milk you like instead of the almond milk.
- The yogurt could be subbed for a non dairy yogurt or full fat coconut milk from a can.
- The Parmesan cheese could be subbed for a vegan cheese for dairy free or be eliminated as well.
- The arrowroot powder helps thicken the sauce but if you don't have it on hand you could sub with with cornstarch. If the arrowroot doesn't thicken the sauce to your liking add another tablespoon and continue to cook on low until desired thickness.
- I used a spiralizer vegetable slicer tool the hubby recently bought me, but I've also made zucchini noodles before using a serrated peeler like this below. Just peel as you normally would peel the skin on a vegetable and it creates these long threads similar to noodles.
Messermeister 3-pc. Pro-Touch Peeler Trio
Lightened Up Alfredo Sauce with Zucchini & Yellow Squash Noodles
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 4 cups zucchini noodles
- 2 cups yellow summer squash noodles
Alfredo Sauce
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt 2%
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon arrowroot powder
- ¼ cup fresh chopped parsely
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil and garlic over medium heat until fragrant.
- Add the zucchini and squash noodles and cover. Reduce heat to low.
- Meanwhile whisk the alfredo sauce ingredients together in a small bowl.
- Pour the sauce over the noodles and continue to cook on low until slightly thickened, just about 5 minutes.
- Top with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Nutrition
About Brenda
Brenda Bennett is a certified Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, certified Sugar Detox Coach, certified Keto Coach and certified Life Coach. She has been Sugar Free & Refined carb free for 17 years and has written 2 cookbooks, Sugar-Free Mom, and Naturally Keto and her 3rd book The 30-Day Sugar Elimination Diet, is a four part program to help you detox from sugar, eliminate cravings, balance blood sugar and lose weight all while eating a delicious, nutrient dense whole foods. Meal plan offers two tracks to follow, low carb or keto. She is the founder of the Sugar Free Fresh Start course and Sugar Free Tribe weight loss membership. Learn more.
Lauren @ Healthy Delicious
oh man, I'm pretty sure I could eat this every day!
Bonnie
I made this but the sauce curdled.....don't know what I did wrong....still had a good flavor.
Nutmeg Nanny
I LOVE veggie noodles!
Coleen @ The Redhead Baker
That sounds delicious! We're always looking for new, healthy side dishes.
Angie Big Bear's Wife
I could eat my weight in carbs too! However , I LOVE this zucchini pasta!
Aly ~ Cooking In Stilettos
This looks fantastic!
Angela {Mind Over Batter}
LOVE zucchini noodles! I am currently OBSESSED with my spiralizer! I'm so in love with this dish!
Meseidy
I love to use veggies and noodles. 😀
Marjory @ Dinner-Mom
I love my spiralizer...this is happening very soon at this alfredo loving house!
Paula - bell'alimento
With my garden in overdrive, you can't have too many zucchini or squash recipes!
Lauren Kelly Nutrition
YUM! I love my spiralizer and this looks wonderful!
Lora @cakeduchess
I've got to get a spiralizer...what a light and delicious recipe idea!!
Samantha
I have such an abundance of zucchini and yellow squash right now. Beautiful! I can't wait to try the noodles.
Ginny McMeans
Excellent idea and recipe. I have been wanting to do this.
Angie
This is the kind of pasta I like! Veggie pasta! What a great idea!
Ashley @ Wishes & Dishes
I think I'd make this with all zucchini!! I love it!
Kim (Feed Me, Seymour)
I bought a spiralizer recently and I am obsessed with making zucchini noodles! Love that you paired them with a classic sauce!
Melissa
Sounds yummy! What kind of spiralizer do you have?
Martha @ A Family Feast
Our garden zucchini plants are on overdrive this summer and I just ordered a spiralizer! This recipe is going on the top of our list to make very soon!
Amanda @The Kitcheneer
I am in love with this recipe! I use my Spiralizer all the time and can't wait to try this!
claire @ the realistic nutritionist
OH MY SWEET HEAVENS.