Somewhere between Alfredo and mac/cheese, you won’t miss the pasta with this creamy zoodle concoction.

Well, 2018 has been another year of zucchini overload (aren’t they all!). We are now embarking on week 6 of zucchini almost every night, and the garden still has a couple of behemoths waiting to be picked.

Luckily, zucchini has recently had its day in the spotlight. All of a sudden, zucchini is popular everywhere as a pasta stand-in. Since I love pasta – but it doesn’t love me – and I have a plethora of zucchini, it’s been a year of zoodles, including this cheesy version that will have you (almost) forgetting about macaroni and cheese.

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Creamy, Cheesy, Zucchini Noodles

Somewhere between alfredo and mac/cheese, you won’t miss the pasta with this creamy zoodle concoction.

Author: Renee Pottle

Recipe type: Entree

Serves: 4 servings

Prep time:  30 mins

Cook time:  10 mins

Total time:  40 mins

Ingredients

• 4 medium zucchinis
• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 2 Tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cups chopped, cooked chicken or vegetarian chicken
• ½ cup whipping cream
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2-6 drops hot sauce (optional)
• Additional Parmesan to taste

Instructions

1. Wash and trim zucchini. Spiralize zucchini and set aside.
2. Cook broccoli until crisp tender and bright green. Set aside.
3. In a large skillet (I like to use a 14-inch skillet), heat oil over medium-high heat. Sauté chicken until warmed through. Remove from skillet.
4. Add more oil if necessary. Add zucchini spirals and cook until just heated through, about 2 minutes.
5. Reduce heat to medium-low. Add whipping cream and grated cheese. Toss to coat zucchini. Add hot sauce if using. Add broccoli and chicken and serve immediately.
6. Top with additional Parmesan if desired.

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Why Use Zoodles?

Zoodles are a healthy and satisfying substitute for pasta. Why would you possibly want to substitute for pasta? If you are gluten-free, zoodles are a good choice. Or if you are trying to eat low-carb, zoodles are a good choice. Or if you are trying to eat fewer calories, zoodles are a good choice. Or even if you are just trying to get more vegetables into your diet, zoodles are a good choice.

What’s with the Hot Sauce?

Add a few drops of hot sauce to any cheese dish to increase the cheesy flavor. Just a few drops won’t make the dish spicy hot, but will trick your tongue into thinking that there is more cheese than there is!

Can I Reheat Zoodles?

It’s possible to reheat zoodles, but I usually recommend against it. Zoodles are easily overcooked, resulting in mush. If for some reason you have leftovers – eat them at room temperature. They make a great cold dish too!