Low-Carb Zucchini Pasta


 

If you are a pasta lover and need a low-carb version closer to the real thing than spaghetti squash, you have found your match! This is a great recipe for one; super-quick and super-versatile. Serve with your favorite sauce.

prep:10 mins
cook:5 mins
total:15 mins
Servings:1
Yield:1 serving 
 
 

Ingredients:

 

Directions:

Step1: 

Cut lengthwise slices from zucchini using a vegetable peeler, stopping when the seeds are reached. Turn zucchini over and continue 'peeling' until all the zucchini is in long strips; discard seeds. Slice the zucchini into thinner strips resembling spaghetti.

Step2: 

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir zucchini in the hot oil for 1 minute. Add water and cook until zucchini is softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

 

Nutrition Info: 

157 calories; protein 2.9g; carbohydrates 7.9g; fat 13.9g; sodium 180.7mg.