Zucchini linguine is a delicious and healthy low-carb pasta alternative that can be made in just 30 minutes. Made with spiralized zucchini noodles, this dish is packed with nutrients and is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. This article provides three tasty zucchini linguine recipes that cater to different dietary preferences. The first recipe is a classic zucchini linguine with tomato sauce, featuring a simple yet flavorful combination of olive oil, garlic, tomatoes, and basil. The second recipe is a creamy pesto zucchini linguine, made with a rich and nutty pesto sauce that is sure to satisfy. For those who prefer a spicy kick, the third recipe is a spicy zucchini linguine with sausage and peppers, combining the flavors of Italian sausage, bell peppers, and a spicy tomato sauce. All three recipes are easy to follow and provide a delicious and healthy meal option for any occasion.
Here are our top 13 tried and tested recipes!
LINGUINE WITH ZUCCHINI AND MINT
Categories Herb Pasta Fry Vegetarian Quick & Easy Mint Zucchini Spring Vegan Gourmet
Yield Makes 4 main-course servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Slice zucchini very thinly with slicer.
- Heat oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then fry zucchini in 3 batches, stirring occasionally, until softened and very pale golden, 3 to 4 minutes per batch. Transfer as fried with a slotted spoon to a baking pan lined with paper towels to drain. Keep zucchini warm, covered with foil.
- Add garlic to oil in skillet and cook over moderately high heat, stirring, until very pale golden, about 30 seconds. Remove skillet from heat.
- Cook pasta in a 6- to 8-quart pot of boiling salted water , uncovered, until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta-cooking water. Drain pasta in a colander and transfer to a large shallow bowl.
- Toss pasta with garlic oil, zucchini, mint, zest, salt, and pepper. Add some of reserved cooking water to moisten if necessary.
ZUCCHINI LINGUINE ALFREDO
A much lighter pasta Alfredo recipe that's packed with veggies and flavor, but tastes as good as the original. Linguine is extended with shredded zucchini 'noodles' to lower the calorie count and up the nutrition! I promise you can't even tell the zucchini is in there. A great way to use up summer's zucchini abundance too!
Provided by Jacqueline
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 2h45m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Shred zucchini with the shredding blade of a food processor and toss with 1/2 teaspoon salt in a colander. Let the zucchini drain for 2 to 3 hours if possible. Transfer zucchini to several layers of paper towels and squeeze out as much liquid as possible.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; cook and stir garlic with 1/2 teaspoon salt and black pepper until garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in portobello mushrooms and cook until mushrooms have released their liquid, the juice has evaporated, and the mushrooms are browned, about 15 minutes. Stir shredded zucchini into the mushrooms and cook, stirring often, until the zucchini are tender but not mushy, about 5 minutes.
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook the linguine at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes; drain. Transfer linguine into a large serving bowl.
- Toss pasta with zucchini-mushroom mixture, Parmesan cheese, and mushroom Alfredo sauce, tossing until thoroughly combined.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 438.3 calories, Carbohydrate 47.7 g, Cholesterol 26.9 mg, Fat 22.1 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 13.9 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 945.4 mg, Sugar 3.7 g
CREAMY ZUCCHINI WITH LINGUINE
A different and delicious way to eat up all the zucchini that's overflowing from the garden. Diced zucchini are sauteed with garlic and red pepper flakes then simmered with cream, and served with Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley. Don't skimp on the olive oil.
Provided by Senoritapupnstuff
Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Squash
Time 50m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Warm olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add zucchini and garlic to hot oil, and season with salt and red pepper flakes. Cook, turning occasionally, until zucchini are well browned on all sides, about 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of generously salted water to boil. Add pasta, and cook until al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain, and set aside.
- Stir milk into zucchini, and simmer until it is reduced by about half, about 10 minutes. Add pasta to skillet, and stir well. Sprinkle parsley and 1/4 cup Parmesan over the top, and toss. Garnish with remaining Parmesan to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 429 calories, Carbohydrate 46.5 g, Cholesterol 9.9 mg, Fat 22.2 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 11.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 317.9 mg, Sugar 3.7 g
SCALLOPS WITH ZUCCHINI &SUN-DRIED TOMATO LINGUINE
Debbie knocked it out of the park with this recipe! There are so many flavors in the sauce and zucchini, I could eat that alone. The scallops on top make this a very impressive dinner.
Provided by Debbie Reid
Categories Seafood
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- 1. Prepare linguine according to package directions; set aside.
- 2. Pat dry the scallops, season with salt and pepper; set aside.
- 3. Cut the zucchini in half widthwise. Using a potato peeler, peel zucchini into thin strips, then cut the strips in half lengthwise; set aside. Heat 1 tablespoon butter and 1 tablespoon oil in a large, non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add in the shallot and garlic, cook for 1 minute. Add in the zucchini and sun-dried tomatoes, cook 1 minute. Lower heat to low, add in the linguine, lemon zest, lemon juice, basil, parmesan cheese, sun-dried tomato oil and 1 tablespoon butter, mix to combine, keep warm over low heat.
- 4. Meanwhile, heat a large, non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add in remaining 1 tablespoon butter and 1 tablespoon oil. When heated, add in the scallops and cook until golden brown, approximately 2 - 3 minutes. Turn scallops over and cook the second side in the same manner.
- 5. Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the linguine, toss to coat.
- 6. To serve, place linguine onto serving platter, making a small well in the center of the pasta. Place the scallops into center of the pasta. Garnish with additional fresh basil, lemon wedges and parmesan cheese and enjoy!
CRAB AND ZUCCHINI LINGUINE
From todays local paper The West Australian. Fresh linguine is stressed as essential (usually can be found in the fridge section of the supermarket and only takes a couple of minutes to cook). Times are estimated.
Provided by ImPat
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Pick through the crab meat to ensure there is no shell.
- Finely shred the zucchinis or either coarsely grate them or use a mandolin to slice.
- Add the olive oil to a wide pan and add the shredded zucchini and cook for a couple of minutes over a high heat until they collapse but have not coloured.
- Add the garlic and chillies and cook for a couple of minutes longer.
- Season well with the salt and pepper and fold through the crab meat.
- Meanwhile cook the linguine in salted water - this should not take more than 2 minutes.
- Lightly drain the linguine and then mix through the crab mixture.
- Fold through the parsley and lemon juice and then serve with the lemon wedges.
LINGUINE WITH ZUCCHINI, CARROTS, AND MIXED HERB PESTO
Steps:
- Using a mandoline cut carrots and zucchini into 1/8-inch-thick julienne strips. (Alternatively, using a sharp knife, halve carrots and zucchini crosswise and cut lengthwise into 1/8-inch-wide pieces.)
- In a 6-quart kettle bring 5 quarts salted water to a boil. Add linguine and cook 8 minutes, or until barely tender. Add carrots and cook 1 minute. Add zucchini and cook 1 minute. Reserve 2/3 cup cooking water and drain pasta and vegetables.
- In a large bowl stir together pesto and reserved hot cooking water. Add pasta and vegetables and toss well.
- To make mixed herb pesto:
- In a food processor blend together all ingredients with salt and pepper to taste until smooth. Pesto keeps, surface covered with plastic wrap, chilled, 1 week. Makes about 3/4 cup.
PESTO AND PROSCIUTTO ZUCCHINI LINGUINE RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: medium zucchinis, spinach, fresh basil leaves, pine nuts, shredded parmesan cheese, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, cherry tomatoes, prosciutto, lemon wedge
Provided by Crystal Hatch
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Use a spiralizer to cut the zucchini into zoodles. Add the zoodles to a serving bowl and set aside.
- Make the pesto: in a food processor or blender, add the spinach, basil, pine nuts, Parmesan, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Blend to desired consistency, adding more olive oil as needed.
- Scoop the pesto over the zucchini noodles, then add the cherry tomatoes and prosciutto. Toss until the zoodles are well-coated.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan and garnish with basil and lemon wedges.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 588 calories, Carbohydrate 18 grams, Fat 55 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 14 grams, Sugar 9 grams
ZUCCHINI "LINGUINE" SALAD
This idea came to me from a recipe I saw for zucchini cut into noodle-like strips and dressed with a creamy sauce. -Lily Julow, Lawrenceville, Georgia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cut the ends off of each zucchini. Using a cheese slicer or vegetable peeler, cut zucchini into thin lengthwise strips. Cut zucchini on all sides, as if peeling a carrot, until the seeds become visible. Discard seeded portion or save for another use. Cut zucchini strips into 1/4-in. widths., Place in a strainer; sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and gently toss to coat. Let stand for 15 minutes. Gently shake strainer. Drain zucchini on paper towels and pat dry., Transfer to a large bowl; add the red pepper, tomato and onion. In a small bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar, parsley, oregano, pepper and remaining salt. Pour over zucchini mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with cheese if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 100 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 254mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
ZUCCHINI LINGUINE
Like many gardeners, I am overwhelmed with zucchini in the summer. I wanted a different way to serve them, that didn't use a lot of cheese to build flavor. You could make this using different pasta shapes, but if you do I suggest cutting the zucchini to similar size and shape. For example, if making with little shells, cut the zucchini is small dice. Portions based on serving as a side dish, but could also be a vegan main dish - in which case, serves 2. Feel free to serve with grated parmesan if you like, but we like it just fine without.
Provided by dianegrapegrower
Categories Peppers
Time 20m
Yield 3-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. Cook linguine in salted, boiling water.
- 2. While pasta is cooking, healt butter and oil in large skillet. Saute onion and red pepper until tender. Add zucchini and saute until tender. Add remaining ingredients and mix to combine thoroughly.
- 3. Drain pasta, reserving 1/2 cup cooking water. Add to zucchini and toss to combine. Add reserved cooking water as needed to moisten.
LINGUINE WITH ZUCCHINI AND CHICKPEAS
Make and share this Linguine With Zucchini and Chickpeas recipe from Food.com.
Provided by emyoung87
Categories Low Cholesterol
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cook the pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water, drain, and return the pasta to the pot.
- Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the zucchini and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook, tossing often, until just tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the chickpeas, garlic, and red pepper and cook until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Toss the pasta with the reserved pasta water. Divide the pasta among bowls and top with the zucchini mixture.
LINGUINE WITH ZUCCHINI AND CHICKPEAS
Categories Bean Pasta Vegetable Vegetarian Quick & Easy
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to the package directions. Drain and return pasta to pot. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the zucchini and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook, tossing often, until just tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the chickpeas, garlic, and red pepper and cook until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes. Toss the pasta with 1/4 cup of the parmesan. Divide the pasta among bowls and top with the zucchini mixture and remaining parmesan.
CREAMY LINGUINE WITH ZUCCHINI
IF YOU LIKE LINGUINE AND ZUCCHINI, YOU WILL ENJOY THIS RECIPE,
Provided by joyce deshong
Categories Sides
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1. COOK PASTA AS DIRECTED ON PKG. DRAIN, KEEP WARM.
- 2. IN LGE SKILLET HEAT OIL OVER MEDIUM HIGH HEAT, ADD GARLIC, COOK STIRRING ABOUT 30 SECONDS OR UNTIL LIGHTLY BROWNED.
- 3. INCREASE HEAT TO HIGH. STIR IN ZUCCHINI, SALT, PEPPER. COOK, STIRRING OFTEN, ABOUT 3 MINS OR UNTIL TENDER. ADD CHEESE & ALFREDO SAUCE, HEAT THROUGH.
- 4. TRANSFER TO LGE. BOWL, TOSS WITH PASTA, IF DESIRED, GARNISH WITH BASIL.
ZUCCHINI LINGUINE
A nice low fat and healthy recipe.
Provided by BROMFIELD
Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Squash
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
- Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute garlic until it starts to brown. Stir in a handful of grated zucchini; cook for 1 minute and then add the rest of the zucchini. Cook for 3 minutes.
- Toss pasta with zucchini, cheese and yogurt. Season with salt and pepper. Mix well and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 290.4 calories, Carbohydrate 46.8 g, Cholesterol 7.7 mg, Fat 7.2 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 11.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 63.3 mg, Sugar 5.5 g
Tips:
- Use a spiralizer to get long, thin zucchini noodles. This will help them cook evenly and absorb the sauce better.
- Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking the zucchini noodles. This will prevent them from cooking evenly and becoming mushy.
- Cook the zucchini noodles for just a few minutes, until they are tender-crisp. Overcooking will make them mushy.
- Add your favorite sauce to the zucchini noodles. You can use a simple olive oil and garlic sauce, a tomato sauce, or a creamy Alfredo sauce.
- Top the zucchini noodles with your favorite toppings. Some popular options include Parmesan cheese, crumbled bacon, chopped nuts, and fresh herbs.
Conclusion:
Zucchini noodles are a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional pasta. They are low in calories and carbohydrates, and they are packed with vitamins and minerals. They are also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. With so many different ways to prepare them, zucchini noodles are a versatile dish that can be enjoyed by everyone.
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