35 Best Zucchini Noodle Recipes When You Are Craving Zoodles
Here is a low-calorie alternative for pasta night.
If you have lots of zucchini on hand from your summer garden, you're probably looking for creative zucchini recipes to use it up. It's a perfect summer vegetable, easy to throw on the grill or roast in the oven to go with all your summer dinners. But that's not all it can do: it famously makes for a delicious noodle substitute. Luckily, we've rounded up dozens of the best zucchini noodle recipes for you to try now.
Some of these recipes call for both zucchini and pasta, but of course you can omit the pasta altogether if you're looking to make the meal gluten-free. These veggie-forward dishes are low-carb and low-calorie recipes, making them a healthy dinner choice that's still big on satisfaction. Before you get started, we'd recommend grabbing a spiralizer if you don't already own one. It'll make it much easier to get these zoodle dishes on the table.
No matter your preferred pasta dish — whether it's spaghetti, lasagna, linguine, or something else — there's sure to be a zoodle dish here that everyone will love. Here are the best zucchini noodle recipes to add to your weeknight meal rotation.
Creamy Chicken and Zoodle Spaghetti
Who says zoodles can't be decadent? Combine them with spaghetti, a creamy, lemony sauce and chicken for a dinner that feels rich without being too heavy.
Grilled Vegetable Lasagna with Ricotta-Tomato Sauce
This hearty meatless lasagna makes the most of zucchini and eggplant, sliced into slabs so it can be layered with lasagna noodles.
Get the Grilled Vegetable Lasagna With Ricotta-Tomato Sauce recipe.
Asian Sesame Zucchini Noodles
An updated take on a classic pasta salad, this plate of toothy noodles contains a mere 85 calories per serving (feel free to heap on the seconds!). It's ready in under 20 minutes flat, and requires zero stove time.
Get the Asian Sesame Zucchini Noodles recipe.
Creamy Spaghetti and Zoodles
If you have a bonafide hankering for pasta, that's okay! You can cut the carb-heavy noodles with a handful of fresh zoodles, and marvel at how much better dinner tastes.
Get the Creamy Spaghetti and Zoodles recipe.
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Veggie Rolls
Use zucchini ribbons to make these sushi-inspired veggie rolls, perfect for summer snacking.
Get the Veggie Rolls recipe.
Keto Pesto Zucchini Noodles
Hello, keto dieters! This is the faux pasta option you've been searching for. The best part? You can freely pile on the shredded parmesan.
Get the Keto Pesto Zucchini Noodles recipe.
Zucchini "Pasta" Caprese
The most refreshing plate of noodles you'll have this season! This Caprese calls for the zucchini to be softened in a hot pan — but served immediately to those at your dinner table.
Get the Zucchini "Pasta" Caprese recipe.
Pesto Zoodles
Zucchini noodles get dressed up with a flavorful homemade pesto and sunny-side up eggs in this easy low-carb dish.
Get the Pesto Zoodles recipe from Delish.
Garlic Butter Meatballs & Zoodles
Veggie-based zoodles are topped with garlicky, buttery chicken meatballs in this dish that's perfect for summer.
Get the Garlic Butter Meatballs & Zoodles recipe from Delish.
Spicy Shrimp Stir-Fry with Zucchini Noodles
Who said stir fry couldn't be low carb? Top this bowl off with shrimp and scallions and you have yourself a delicious meal.
Get the Spicy Shrimp Stir-Fry with Zucchini Noodles recipe from Pioneer Woman.
Marinated Summer Squash Salad
Pair marinated zucchini with quinoa for a refreshing and filling salad option.
Get the Marinated Summer Squash Salad recipe from Woman's Day.
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Spiralized Zucchini and Carrot Salad
Zucchini and carrots work together in this Asian-flavored salad with peanuts for an added crunch!
Get the Spiralized Zucchini and Carrot Salad recipe from Woman's Day.
Shrimp Scampi with Zoodles
Another Italian classic reimagined, the zucchini linguine in this scampi blends into the pan sauce perfectly. You can play with the pasta to zucchini ratio — or leave pasta out entirely!
Get the Shrimp Scampi With Zoodles recipe from Woman's Day.
Roasted Shrimp Scampi
Zoodles and shrimp are tossed with garlic, chile and scallions in this one-pan dinner perfect for weeknights.
Get the Roasted Shrimp Scampi recipe from Redbook.
Grilled Chicken with Zucchini Noodles
This easy, low-carb dinner is sure to become a weeknight staple.
Get the Grilled Chicken With Zucchini Noodles recipe from The Pioneer Woman.
Seared Tilapia with Spiralized Zucchini
Charring your zucchini noodles in the oven adds an extra oomph (crunch!) that you'll enjoy. Paired with flaky tilapia, it's a weeknight dinner you'll want to add to your regular routine.
Get the Seared Tilapia With Spiralized Zucchini recipe from Woman's Day.
Turkey Meatballs Over Zucchini Noodles
Lighten up classic meatballs and spaghetti with ground turkey and simply dressed zoodles.
Get the Turkey Meatballs Over Zucchini Noodles recipe from Country Living.
Zoodle Ramen
Rich, umami bone broth is made even better with fresh zoodles in place of ramen. You'll enjoy tender mushrooms, zesty ginger, and the salty zing of a soy sauce base.
Get the Zoodle Ramen recipe from Delish.
Zoodle Alfredo with Bacon
Just as creamy and cheesy as the original, you'll love how the crispy bits of bacon cut through soft noodles in this Alfredo.
Get the Zoodle Alfredo With Bacon recipe from Delish.
Burrito Zoodles
Zucchini stands up well to spices and sauteed veggies just as well as corn chips or tortillas.
Get the Burrito Zoodles recipe from Delish.
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