Zucchini Noodle Alfredo

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A great alternative to pasta. Top with grilled chicken for a well-rounded meal.

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

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

Directions

  1. Heat a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir pine nuts until fragrant and toasted, about 5 minutes.

  2. Slice zucchini into noodle-shaped strands using a spiralizing device.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. Ladle zucchini mixture into bowls and season with white pepper and nutmeg. Sprinkle basil and pine nuts over each.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

400 Calories
34g Fat
15g Carbs
13g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 400
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 34g 44%
Saturated Fat 11g 53%
Cholesterol 38mg 13%
Sodium 913mg 40%
Total Carbohydrate 15g 5%
Dietary Fiber 4g 15%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 13g 26%
Vitamin C 30mg 34%
Calcium 37mg 3%
Iron 3mg 15%
Potassium 678mg 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.