Crispy Bacon & Garlic Parmesan Zucchini Noodles

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A creamy, low-carb keto dish featuring tender zucchini noodles coated in a rich garlic-herb sauce with crispy bacon, perfect for a quick high-protein meal. This Mediterranean-inspired keto recipe (low-carb), ready in about 30 minutes, pairs zucchini, bacon, garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves 2 Mediterranean cuisine 450 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Spiralize 2 medium zucchinis into noodles using a spiralizer, then pat dry thoroughly with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
  2. Step 2: Cook 4 slices of bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp and golden, about 5-6 minutes, then remove with tongs and set aside, leaving 1 tbsp bacon fat in the skillet.
  3. Step 3: Add 3 minced garlic cloves to the skillet with the bacon fat and cook over medium heat for 1 minute until fragrant, stirring constantly to prevent browning.
  4. Step 4: Pour in 1/2 cup heavy cream and 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, stirring until the cheese melts and the sauce thickens to coat the back of a spoon, about 2 minutes.
  5. Step 5: Add the spiralized zucchini noodles to the skillet, tossing gently to coat with sauce, and cook for 2 minutes until heated through, then stir in the crumbled bacon and season with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper until evenly distributed.

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