Keto Cheesy Zucchini Noodles with Garlic Butter

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Creamy zucchini noodles tossed in a rich garlic butter sauce with melted Parmesan, ready in under 15 minutes. This Italian-inspired vegetarian recipe (low carb), ready in about 15 minutes, pairs zucchini, butter, garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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: 10 min Cook: 5 min Serves 2 Italian cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 1 tsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 3 cloves minced garlic and cook for 60 seconds until fragrant, stirring constantly to prevent browning.
  2. Step 2: Add 3 cups spiralized zucchini noodles to the skillet, season with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper, and toss to coat evenly. Cook for 3-4 minutes until zucchini is tender but still firm.
  3. Step 3: Stir in 2 tbsp butter and 1/2 cup grated Parmesan until melted and evenly distributed. Add 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes if desired, then remove from heat immediately.

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