We love this healthy zucchini noodles recipe with parmesan and spinach — a nutrient-packed, flavorful dish we like to call the Green Goddess zoodles. 
Easy Healthy Zucchini Noodles Recipe
Zucchini noodles are one of our favorite weeknight dinners because they’re low in carbs, light, and satisfying. Swap traditional wheat pasta for spiralized zucchini and enjoy a healthier “pasta” alternative. Once you try zoodles, you’ll discover they give you the familiar noodle texture without the heavy carbs. Spiralized zucchini cooks quickly and makes a bright, fresh base for a variety of sauces, proteins, and vegetables.
Video: Best Zucchini Noodles with Spinach and Parmesan
In minutes you can make a bright, healthy dinner with zucchini noodles. This recipe is flexible — add shrimp, chicken, sausage, or a tomato-based sauce to make it more substantial. It’s an easy, satisfying alternative to spaghetti that adapts to your pantry and preferences.
Best Vegetable Spiralizers for Zucchini Noodles
We’ve tested many spiralizers and tools for making zucchini noodles. Some are faster, some are simpler, and a few create different noodle shapes. Even a basic tool will get you eating more vegetables, which is the point — so choose the one that fits your budget and how often you’ll use it. Faster machines may require extra care when cleaning sharp blades, while handheld tools are simple and easy to store.
Our go-to vegetable slicer is the Paderno Spiralizer.
The Paderno offers multiple blade options for different spiral styles and works well on a variety of vegetables.
The quickest and strongest spiralizer we love is the KitchenAid Spiralizer Attachment.
This attachment harnesses the power of a stand mixer to spiralize, peel, core, and slice quickly — great for larger batches.
The most simple tool is a hand julienne peeler.
For minimal storage and fuss, a julienne peeler makes quick zoodles and is easy to clean.
Best Zucchini Noodle Spiralizers and Tools:
Here are a few of our favorite tools for turning vegetables into noodles:
Paderno Spiralizer – The classic choice for consistent spiralizing and several blade options.
KitchenAid Spiralizer Attachment – Powerful and efficient when paired with a stand mixer.
OXO Julienne Peeler – Simple, compact, and excellent for quick zoodles.
Healthy Zucchini Noodles w/ Spinach & Parmesan
2 servings
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Ingredients
- 2 medium zucchini
- 2 Tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil or butter
- 1/2 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced (or to taste)
- 2 cups (60 g) spinach leaves
- 3/4 cup (approximately 75 g) parmesan cheese
- Kosher or sea salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 ml) red chili flakes
Instructions
- Using a spiralizer, make noodles from the zucchini. Set the zoodles aside.
- Heat a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the oil or butter, then sauté the diced onion and garlic until fragrant and translucent. Avoid burning the garlic.
- Add the zucchini noodles and cook 3–5 minutes until tender. Zoodles cook quickly; sample a strand to check for your preferred texture. Do not overcook or they will become mushy.
- Add the spinach and cook just until wilted.
- Remove from heat, stir in parmesan, and season generously with salt, pepper, and chili flakes. Serve warm.
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Nutrition Information per Serving
Carbohydrates: 12 g,
Protein: 17 g,
Fat: 24 g,
Saturated Fat: 8 g,
Cholesterol: 25 mg,
Sodium: 646 mg,
Potassium: 771 mg,
Fiber: 3 g,
Sugar: 6 g,
Vitamin A: 3570 IU,
Vitamin C: 46.9 mg,
Calcium: 520 mg,
Iron: 1.9 mg
More low carb recipes:
- Easy roasted zucchini or summer squash
- Low carb zucchini tortillas
- Baked spaghetti squash
- Different zucchini varieties