Mock Fettuccine Alfredo

My non-eating zucchini husband loves this dish. It's very low carb and low in calories. You can feel good eating this. You can serve as a main dish with a side salad.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 187 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
• 1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon olive oil, or as needed
• 1 cup 2% milk
• 6 zucchini
• 2 tablespoons low-fat cream cheese

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Slice zucchini into thin ribbons using a vegetable peeler to create zucchini "noodles".

Step 2

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir zucchini until tender yet still with a little crunch, about 7 minutes. Season "noodles" with salt and pepper. Move "noodles" to a plate.

Step 3

Melt butter in the same skillet over medium heat; add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Slowly add flour and whisk constantly until mixture is light brown, about 1 minute. Slowly pour in the milk while constantly whisking until a smooth sauce forms, 2 to 3 minutes.

Step 4

Stir cream cheese into sauce until melted; add 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese and whisk until blended. Pour sauce of "noodles" and top with 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese.