Description
A rich and satisfying low-carb Italian-inspired dish featuring spiralized zucchini noodles tossed with savory sausage, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and a luscious cream sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners and ready in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
- 4 medium zucchini, spiralized
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- 1. Spiralize the zucchini and place on paper towels. Sprinkle lightly with salt and let sit for 10 minutes, then pat dry thoroughly.
- 2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the Italian sausage and cook for 6-8 minutes, breaking it into crumbles until browned and cooked through.
- 3. Push sausage to the sides of the pan and add minced garlic to the center. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant, then stir together with sausage.
- 4. Add chopped sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 1 minute.
- 5. Pour in chicken broth and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Simmer for 2 minutes to reduce slightly.
- 6. Add heavy cream, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes if using. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- 7. Gradually stir in Parmesan cheese until melted completely. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- 8. Add fresh spinach and stir until wilted, about 1-2 minutes.
- 9. Add prepared zucchini noodles and toss to coat with sauce. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until noodles are tender but still slightly firm.
- 10. Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan if desired.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in a skillet over medium-low heat with a splash of cream. For best texture, store sauce and zucchini noodles separately if meal prepping. This dish does not freeze well due to the cream sauce and zucchini.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 35g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g