Description
A quick and healthy twist on a classic Italian dish, swapping high-carb pasta for zucchini noodles while delivering rich creamy flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium zucchini, spiralized
- 200g sausage (pork or chicken), sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan for serving
Instructions
- Prep Your Ingredients: Gather spiralized zucchini, sliced sausage, minced garlic, spinach, and seasonings (5 minutes).
- Sauté the Sausage: Heat olive oil in a skillet, cook sliced sausage for 2-3 minutes on each side until browned, then remove (7 minutes).
- Create the Sauce: Add minced garlic to the skillet, sauté for 30 seconds, then whisk in heavy cream, chicken broth, and Italian seasoning until thick (8 minutes).
- Incorporate Vegetables: Add spinach and sun-dried tomatoes to the sauce and simmer until the spinach wilts (5 minutes).
- Combine and Serve: Toss zucchini noodles back into the skillet, cook for additional 2-3 minutes, then serve with grated Parmesan (5 minutes).
Notes
For added flavor, consider a sprinkle of fresh herbs or a drizzle of balsamic glaze when serving.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg