How to Make Zucchini Noodle Alfredo - A Step-by-Step Guide

Zucchini noodles, also known as zoodles, have become a popular alternative to traditional pasta for those looking to cut back on carbs or incorporate more vegetables into their diet. They are a versatile ingredient that can be used in a variety of dishes, including salads, stir-fries, and as a substitute for pasta in classic recipes like Alfredo.

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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup pine nuts, or to taste (Optional)
  • 4 zucchini, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 (8 ounce) package sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 1 cup chopped asparagus
  • 2 ounces prosciutto, chopped
  • 1 cup Alfredo sauce, or as desired
  • ½ cup frozen peas, thawed
  • ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 pinch white pepper
  • 1 pinch nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Heat a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir pine nuts until fragrant and toasted, about 5 minutes.
  • Slice zucchini into noodle-shaped strands using a spiralizing device.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir mushrooms, asparagus, and prosciutto until vegetables are tender and prosciutto is slightly crisp, 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Stir Alfredo sauce, peas, and zucchini into vegetable-prosciutto mixture; toss gently and simmer over low heat until sauce is heated through, 2 to 3 minutes. Mix tomatoes into zucchini mixture and remove skillet from heat.
  • Ladle zucchini mixture into bowls and season with white pepper and nutmeg. Sprinkle basil and pine nuts over each.
  • Nutrition

    400 cal.

    • Total Fat: 34g
    • Saturated Fat: 11g
    • Cholesterol: 38mg
    • Sodium: 913mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 15g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 13g
    • Vitamin C: 30mg
    • Calcium: 37mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 678mg