Discover easy zucchini noodle recipes for quick, low-carb dinners that are tossed in creamy, garlicky, or marinara sauces with simple gluten-free and dairy-free swaps.
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This roundup features quick, low-carb dinners built around thinly sliced zucchini noodles with sauces that shine plus easy pairings like chicken or shrimp.
Each recipe includes clear cook times, yields, and GF/DF swap notes, with anti-soggy tips and assemble-at-serve methods so zoodles stay crisp-tender. Meal-prep the components and toss together in minutes for fresh, weeknight-fast plates.
Why You’ll Love these Zucchini Noodle Recipes
Fast Weeknight Wins: Most are ready in 15–25 minutes.
Light but Satisfying: Veggie-forward, low-carb plates that still feel hearty.
Versatile Sauces & Proteins: Alfredo, pesto, marinara, lemon-garlic, pair with chicken, shrimp, or beans.
No-Soggy Tips Built In: Clear cues for salting, quick sautéing, and finishing off-heat.
Diet-Friendly Options: Naturally GF with easy dairy-free and paleo swaps.
Meal-Prep Components: Spiralize ahead; cook sauces/proteins and assemble at serve time.
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Zucchini Alfredo
Zucchini Alfredo is a delicious dish that is satisfy and healthy all in one that you can feel good about feeding your family! Gluten-Free. Keto.
Zucchini noodles, or zoodles, are more than just an “alternative” to regular pasta – they’re a culinary treat! With all the creamy textures and crispy bacon crunch of the Italian classic, this quick and satisfying recipe hits all the right notes.
Roasted Tomatoes and Shrimp with Zucchini Noodles is an easy and flavorful dinner made with simple ingredients. Gluten-free, Paleo and Whole30 compliant!
The ginger, garlic, sesame and fresh green onions and cilantro add SO much to this brothy soup. And the zoodles truly satisfy the cravings for real noodles! You have got to try this soup, which also happens to be very easy to prepare- it is the perfect weeknight meal and heats up really well for lunches the next day!
Did You Make One Of These Zucchini Noodle Recipes?
If you made one of these yummy recipes that we rounded-up for you – please let us know in the comments how it turned out! If you have any improvements or other awesome recipes of your own – let us and other readers know as well!
zucchini loses a lot of moisture. Is there a way to avoid that? Like steaming and leaving it in a sieve and put it in a sauce just before serving to warm?
Hi Miranda, in my experience people usually try to get rid of some of the moisture. So, I’ve never given much thought to the contrary – I think your idea of steaming the zucchini might work, or at least be worth a shot to try out!
zucchini loses a lot of moisture. Is there a way to avoid that? Like steaming and leaving it in a sieve and put it in a sauce just before serving to warm?
Hi Miranda, in my experience people usually try to get rid of some of the moisture. So, I’ve never given much thought to the contrary – I think your idea of steaming the zucchini might work, or at least be worth a shot to try out!