Whole30 Zucchini Pasta with Garlic Lemon Sauce

Bright, zesty, and completely guilt-free, this Whole30 Zucchini Pasta with Garlic Lemon Sauce is your go-to recipe for a light yet flavorful meal. Featuring tender spiralized zucchini noodles (zoodles) tossed in a luscious garlic-lemon sauce, this dish is brimming with fresh ingredients and bold flavors. A quick 15-minute prep and 10-minute cook time make it ideal for busy weeknights, while the fragrant combination of olive oil, freshly minced garlic, and vibrant lemon zest ensures every bite is as refreshing as it is satisfying. Topped with fresh parsley and a touch of optional red pepper flakes for a hint of heat, this Whole30-compliant recipe is a delicious low-carb, gluten-free alternative to traditional pasta. Perfect as a standalone dish or a base for your favorite proteins, this quick and healthy meal will become a weeknight favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 4 medium zucchini
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 large garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

Wash the zucchini thoroughly and trim off the ends.

Step 2

Using a spiralizer, julienne peeler, or vegetable peeler, create zucchini noodles (zoodles). If using a vegetable peeler, you may need to stack the ribbons and slice them lengthwise for thinner strands.

Step 3

Place the zoodles in a colander, sprinkle lightly with salt, and let them sit for 10 minutes to release excess moisture. Pat dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper towels.

Step 4

While the zucchini releases moisture, mince the garlic and finely chop the parsley.

Step 5

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 6

Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.

Step 7

Add the zucchini noodles to the skillet and toss gently to combine with the garlic. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring gently, until the zoodles are slightly softened but still al dente.

Step 8

Remove the skillet from the heat and immediately stir in the lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Toss to distribute the sauce evenly over the zoodles.

Step 9

Transfer the zucchini pasta to serving plates and garnish with freshly chopped parsley.

Step 10

Serve immediately as a light and refreshing Whole30-compliant meal!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(879.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	576.1

Total Fat 30.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.2g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 8645.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 70.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.0g	0%
Total Sugars 55.3g
Protein 9.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 178.0mg	0%
Iron 3.6mg	0%
Potassium 1906.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 46.1%

Protein: 6.7%

Carbs: 47.2%