Cheesy Mushroom & Zucchini Pasta

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Dig into a plate of pasta without worrying about your waistline!

Zucchinis are trending. Due to their incredible versatility and nutritional value, we’re not surprised! The superfood does more than simply add great flavor to your dish. It carries a host of health benefits thanks to its many anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

We’re proud to cast the spotlight on zucchini in this Cheesy Mushroom & Zucchini Pasta dish! In this recipe, the tasty veggie is put through a spiralizer, yielding long, glorious ribbons. As a result, these savory strands mimic spaghetti noodles in appearance and taste! Noodles are drenched in a mouthwatering, gravy-like mixture of savory ingredients like parmesan cheese, sautéed mushrooms, garlic, and flat-leaf parsley. Red pepper flakes add a touch of zest to the equation, while fresh basil leaves provide a bold, tasty finish.

The best part? Since a nourishing veggie subs in for actual noodles, this recipe slashes calories and carbs so you can dig into a plate of pasta without worrying about your waistline.

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Cheesy Mushroom & Zucchini Pasta

This dish is a great way to get some essential vitamins and nutrients in one scrumptious bite.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Yield 8 people
Serving Size
Course Dinner
Cuisine American

Ingredients

  • 4 zucchini medium, peeled and ends removed
  • 3 tablespoons Ghee optional butter
  • 1 cup button mushrooms diced
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup milk whole
  • 1/4 cup flat leaf parsley loosely packed
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher or sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • basil fresh, optional for garnish

Instructions

  • Place zucchini on a vegetable spiralizer. Use the smaller holes and make spaghetti pasta.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon ghee or butter and sauté mushrooms until slightly soft, about 3 minutes. Add zucchini pasta and cook until tender, about 6-7 minutes. Place pasta in a serving dish and cover tightly.
  • In the same skillet over medium heat, add the remaining 2 tablespoons ghee or butter and stir to melt.
  • Add flour and cook for 1 minute while stirring continuously. Pour in broth and milk and stir until it reaches a gravy-like consistency. Add parsley, 1/2 cup parmesan, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes and stir until cheese melts.
  • Pour gravy over zucchini pasta and toss to combine. Sprinkle with additional parmesan and fresh basil, if desired.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Information

Calories: 122kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 163mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g |
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 5
Keywords Low-Carb, Quick and Easy, Vegetarian

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Gale Compton

Gale co-founded SkinnyMs. with a goal to provide women with delicious recipes, fitness routines, and ways to reach their ideal weight. Gale has been featured on the Today Show in which she won a cook off for the best Lasagna. Be sure to search for her winning recipe, Skinny Lasagna Rolls.

Guided by her firm belief in healthy eating and the power of exercise, Gale has written two cookbooks and several fitness ebooks. She earned her Fitness Training Certification from, National Exercise & Sports Trainers Association. Gale loves to run with her dog Maggie and has completed numerous half-marathons.

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