Description
Enjoy a comforting bowl of mac and cheese without the carb guilt. This recipe transforms the classic dish into a lighter, low-carb treat using zucchini noodles. The creamy sauce coats tender zucchini strands, offering a dreamy texture that satisfies your cravings. It’s a quick and healthy meal perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests with a delightful twist on a classic.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large zucchini, ends trimmed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Spiralize the zucchini into noodles.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Pour in the heavy cream and milk. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly.
- Gradually stir in the cheddar cheese and Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and melted.
- Add the zucchini noodles to the skillet.
- Toss gently to coat the zucchini noodles with the cheese sauce.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the zucchini noodles are tender-crisp.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh zucchini.
- Do not overcook the zucchini noodles, as they can become mushy.
- Adjust cheese amounts to your preference.
- Add cooked chicken or shrimp for a heartier meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: zucchini noodles mac cheese, zucchini mac and cheese, low carb mac and cheese, healthy mac and cheese, spiralized zucchini recipe