8 Easy Ways to Eat Oodles of Zoodles for Dinner
Zoodles, noodles made from zucchini, are the vegetable garden’s answer to the carb-heavy pasta that most of us know and love. All you need is a spiralizer or even just a vegetable peeler to make long strands of the abundant, affordable veg that can sub for spaghetti, fettuccini, and even ramen noodles. Try one of these Brit + Co original recipes — and don’t be surprised the next time your pasta craving turns into a zoodle craving!
1. Zoodle Marinara: Trying out a new ingredient doesn’t have to be a huge undertaking. Start simple with a recipe you already know and love, then just swap the traditional ingredient (spaghetti) for something new (zoodles!).
2. Olive Garden-Inspired Spiralized Primavera Pasta: The Olive Garden introduced us to the glory of pasta primavera. If you’re craving a lightened-up pasta dish, adding more veggies is always the answer. Replace some of your spaghetti with spiralized zucchini for a gateway into zoodle cookery.
3. Almond Pesto Zoodles: Pesto’s basically a staple around here, so we’re always looking for new ways to serve it. Instead of pricey pine nuts, this recipe relies on almonds for a hint of nutty richness and zoodles to keep the meal from getting too heavy.
4. Colorful Zoodle Pad Thai: Colorful zoodle pad Thai is a fun dish to serve on warm nights when you’re craving lots of lightly cooked veggies. Add some peanuts for crunch, and you’re in business.
5. Stir-Fried Garlic Zoodles: If you’re hankering for a healthy meal on the fly, give stir-fried zucchini noodles a try. Simply season with garlic, soy sauce, and a touch of brown sugar, and serve as an entreé or a side.
6. Whole30 Chicken Zoodle Soup: If you’re following a particular diet, it can be a bummer to not be able to enjoy your favorite comfort foods. Zoodles are compliant with almost every major diet, and thanks to them you can have a warm and soothing bowl of soup whenever you please.
7. Creamy One-Pot Lemon Shrimp Zoodles: The tangy flavor of lemon is outstanding with both shrimp and zucchini. It makes sense that you’d pair them in this dish along with a creamy but not-too-heavy sauce that’ll make you want to lick your plate clean.
8. Vegan Pesto Zoodles: Traditional pesto made with Parmesan isn’t vegan. Simply swapping the dairy for cheesy-tasting nutritional yeast makes it so that any vegan diner can get their fix of this classic Italian recipe.
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