I love using my spiralizer to create zucchini noodles. I use the noodles is all sorts of ways. Sometimes I use zucchini noodles in place of pasta when serving spaghetti and meatballs. I also love this Chicken and Zucchini noodle recipe I found on the Lean Green Bean blog. This Zucchini Fettuccine Alfredo is another way to use zucchini noodles instead of pasta.
I’ve recently been experimenting to create a Fettuccine Alfredo using zucchini noodles and a light sauce. This extra light Alfredo sauce for pasta gets its silkiness from fresh ricotta and grated Parmesan cheese. I think it’s a winner! Perfect all by itself of serve a s a side dish with grilled steak.
Zucchini Fettuccine Alfredo
Ingredients:
3-4 zucchinis sliced into noodles (or use a spiralizer)
2-3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 cup of ricotta cheese
½ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
¼ cup chopped fresh basil leaves
salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
Prepare your zucchini. either use a spiralizer or a sharp knife to create zucchini noodles.
Once the zucchini is spirlaized place it in a colander and lightly salt.
Allow the zucchini to sit for 15-20 minutes to remove some of the water from the zucchini. Give it a quick rinse and squeeze dry with paper towels.
Spray a large pan with cooking spray and add the zucchini and the garlic. Cook until the zucchini tender but not soft. Remove the noodles and set aside. Add the ricotta and the ½ cup of Parmesan to the pan, stir until smooth. Add the zucchini back to the pan. Add the basil and season with salt and pepper.
Serve immediately. Delicious!
Nancy on the Home Front 
Oh my, I can’t wait to try this! I guess I am just going to have to buy a spiralizer now. 🙂 Thank you so much for this recipe. I always welcome new ways to prepare zucchini, especially since my plants are finally producing! Have a great weekend!
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Vickie,
A spiralizer is so much fun and you can often find them on sale on Amazon!
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Hi Nancy,
Sounds like a tasty healthy recipe. I have a spiralizer & love it. Thanks for sharing on Real Food Fridays. Pinned & twitted.
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Marla,
I just love my spiralizer and finding new recipes to use it in!
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I’ve ALWAYS wanted to try this! Yum!
Thanks for joining Cooking and Crafting with J & J!
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I’m GF, so this is perfect!! And looks divine! Thanks.
Here from Inspire Me Monday.
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Oh wow, this sounds incredible! A spirlaizer is next on my list of must buy kitchen tools – so many great things to make like this healthy alfredo!
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Sarah,
You will have great fun with a spiralizer! 🙂
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I just got my first spiralizer in the mail today! Thanks for sharing at My Flagstaff Home!
Jennifer
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Jennifer, Have fun with your spiralizer! I love mine!
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Thanks for sharing your recipe! I recently got a spiral slicer as a gift, and I’m loving finding new recipes to try out using it!
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Steph,
Have fun with your spiralizer, I love mine! 🙂
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I’ve never tried zucchini noodles, but would love to. This recipe looks like a great place to start! Thank you for sharing at Merry Monday!
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Amanda,
I’m loving zucchini noodles, great way to eat healthy!
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Oh my cant wait to try this myself, pinning it for later!
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I love zucchini noodles! Thanks for sharing on Healthy Living Link Party!
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Oh my, this looks delicious! I’ve wondered if it was worth it to buy a Spiralizer. Seems one could make a lot of healthier meals using it. Thanks so much for sharing this recipe!
Just found your blog and so happy I did…I’m now a follower. I look forward to more of your creations. Stop by and say hi when you can!
xo
Pat
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Pat,
My spiralizer was relatively inexpensive and I just love it! 🙂
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I have been thinking of buying a spiralizer, Nancy – and your recipe has me convinced! Your Zucchini Fettucini Alfredo looks so good and it’s so much better for you than the original recipe. This is definitely comfort food! Sharing. Thank you for bringing this delicious recipe to the Hearth and Soul hop.
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April,
You will love a spiralizer!
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I Love Zucchini noodles!!! Thanks for sharing your recipe at Tuesdays with a Twist. You’ve been featured today at Back to the Basics
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Mary,
Thank you so much for the feature!!
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I so want a spiralizer!! This was the most viewed and will be a feature on Thursday!! Thanks for Sharing on My 2 Favorite Things on Thursday…Hope to see you again this week. Pinned!
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Elaine,
I have such fun with my spiralizer, I love replacing pasta with zucchini noodles! 🙂
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This sounds lovely. Going to give this recipe a go. thanks for sharing this.
Simon
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Simon, ou will love this healthy version with zucchini noodles! 🙂
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