Creamy Ricotta Zucchini Noodles
This Creamy Ricotta Zucchini Noodles recipe is made with delicious zucchini noodles (zoodles!) tossed in a creamy ricotta cheese sauce. An easy and delicious vegetarian dinner recipe that takes minutes to prepare!
Servings : 4 Servings
Ingredients
FOR THE ZUCCHINI NOODLES
- 6 zucchini , washed, dried and spiralized*
- 1 tablespoon olive oil , divided
- 1/4 teaspoon chopped fresh herbs (I either reach for rosemary or thyme, but use whatever you have on hand or use your favorite)
- salt and fresh ground pepper , to taste
FOR THE RICOTTA SAUCE
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic , minced
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2- cup skim milk
- salt and fresh ground pepper , to taste (season it well)
FOR THE TOMATOES
- 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes , halved
- salt , to taste
- freshly grated parmesan cheese , optional
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat in a nonstick skillet.
- Add spiralized zucchini; season with herbs, salt and pepper and continue to cook for 7 minutes, or until tender, stirring frequently.
- Remove zoodles from skillet and set aside.
- Return skillet to stove and heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat.
- Add garlic and cook for 1 minute or until fragrant, stirring frequently.
- Stir in ricotta cheese and milk; season with salt and pepper and continue to stir until cheese is completely melted and everything is well combined.
- Bring to a steady simmer and cook for 3 minutes, or until thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in the previously prepared zucchini; taste for seasonings and adjust accordingly. Set aside.
- In a small skillet, heat 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil over medium high heat.
- Add the cherry tomatoes, sprinkle with salt, and let sit for 2 minutes, or until they start to blister.
- Stir and continue to cook for 2 more minutes.
- Remove from heat.
- Serve tomatoes over the prepared zucchini and sprinkle with freshly grated parmesan cheese.
Notes
*Remove as much excess water as possible from the spiralized zucchini before cooking.
NUTRITIONAL INFO PER SERVINGS
Nutrition
Calories: 303 kcal | Carbohydrates: 18 g | Protein: 12 g | Fat: 21 g | Saturated Fat: 7 g | Cholesterol: 31 mg | Sodium: 101 mg | Potassium: 1149 mg | Fiber: 3 g | Sugar: 12 g | Vitamin A: 1505 IU | Vitamin C: 80.5 mg | Calcium: 230 mg | Iron: 2.2 mg | Net Carbs: 15 g
Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.