Easy Garlic Butter Zucchini Noodles with Parmesan You’ll Crave

This Garlic Butter Zucchini Noodles with Parmesan recipe is a quick, flavorful meal that's light yet indulgent.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 5

Total Time 15

Servings: 2 servings

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Italian

Calories: 250

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Zucchini Noodles

2 medium Zucchini Choose firm, medium-sized zucchini for perfectly tender noodles.
2 cloves Garlic Freshly minced for that rich, aromatic base.
2 tablespoons Butter Use unsalted to control seasoning.
to taste Salt Enhances all the flavors.
to taste Black pepper Freshly ground for a subtle spicy kick.

For the Parmesan Finish

1/2 cup Parmesan cheese Freshly grated for nutty sharpness.
2 tablespoons Fresh parsley Chopped finely for garnish.

Equipment

Skillet
Spiralizer

Method

How to Make Garlic Butter Zucchini Noodles with Parmesan

Spiralize zucchini into noodles, then gently pat dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat, add minced garlic, and cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
Sauté zucchini noodles in the garlic butter for 2–3 minutes until tender yet still vibrant green.
Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Finish by tossing noodles with Parmesan and parsley until cheese melts into creamy, garlicky ribbons.
Serve immediately, garnishing with extra Parmesan and fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 8gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Optional: Drizzle with chili flakes for a spicy kick. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

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