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Garlic Zucchini Noodle Pasta

By Erin · August 3, 2020 · Updated September 27, 2021 · 20 Comments

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Garlic Zucchini Noodle Pasta is loaded with garlicky flavor and ready in under 30 minutes! It's made with a combination of zucchini noodles and spaghetti, and combined with shrimp and cheese for a delicious, low carb meal. 

A bowl of food on a plate, with Pasta and Garlic

Recipe features

  • A low carb meal that can be made with only zucchini noodles, or a combination of gluten free pasta + zucchini noodles
  • Super easy + quick weeknight dinner recipe
  • Loaded with garlic, shrimp and cheese

A plate of food on a table, with Pasta and Garlic

Ingredient notes

A full ingredient list is provided in the recipe card below. This just helps to clarify a few things:

Zucchini - Spiralized.

Pasta - Optional. Can use regular spaghetti, gluten free pasta or zucchini noodles only

Burrata - Can sub fresh mozzarella.

Step-by-step instructions

Step 1: Cook the pasta. At the same time, use your spiralizer to spiralize the zucchini then set it aside.

spiralized zucchini

Step 2: Cook the shrimp. Add shrimp to a large skillet and cook it for a few minutes over medium heat until it turns pink.

shrimp in a skillet

Step 3: Combine. Add garlic, butter and red pepper flakes to the skillet. Once the butter has melted, add the cooked pasta and zucchini noodles and sauté for 2-3 minutes. Remove from the heat and add the burrata cheese, along with fresh parsley and parmesan cheese (optional).

pasta and shrimp in a skillet

Tips and FAQs

  • Make sure to use the smallest blade available for your spiralizer. I mean, technically it doesn't matter because you'll end up with zucchini noodles no matter what blade you use, but the smallest blade with create spaghetti-like zucchini noodles.

Do I have to add pasta?

Nope! If you want to keep this truly low carb, simply use 2 zucchinis instead of a combination of zucchini and pasta.

Any shrimp substitutions?

If you're not a fan of shrimp, you could try using sausage (regular or vegan), or bacon instead.

close up of pasta

More low carb recipes

  • Lima Bean Salad
  • Mediterranean Lamb Bowl
  • Honey Garlic Shrimp Stir Fry

If you made this recipe, be sure to leave a comment and star rating below. Thanks!

A bowl of food on a plate, with Pasta and Garlic

Garlic Zucchini Noodle Pasta

Garlic Zucchini Noodle Pasta is loaded with garlicky flavor and ready in under 30 minutes! It's made with a combination of zucchini noodles and spaghetti, and combined with shrimp and cheese for a delicious, low carb meal. 
5 from 4 votes
Print Pin Rate
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 2
Author: Erin

Ingredients

  • 4 oz. angel hair pasta or spaghetti regular or gluten free
  • 1 zucchini
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ lb. shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 tablespoon butter
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 ball burrata cheese
  • Fresh parsley and parmesan cheese for garnish

Instructions

  • Cook pasta over stovetop and then set aside. At the same time, use your spiralizer to spiralize the zucchini and then set aside.
  • Heat olive oil in your skillet over medium-high heat; add shrimp and cook for a few minutes before adding in the garlic, butter and red pepper flakes.
  • Next, add cooked pasta and zucchini noodles to the skillet and stir until everything is combined.
  • Transfer noodles onto plate, add salt, pepper and burrata cheese. Last, top with parsley and a little parmesan cheese.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

*Calories are an estimation and are per serving 
-Want to make this truly low carb? Simply omit the angel hair pasta and use 2 spiralized zucchinis instead! 
-Don't love shrimp? Try adding sausage or bacon instead. 

Nutrition

Calories: 572kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 317mg | Sodium: 999mg | Potassium: 473mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 625IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 197mg | Iron: 4mg
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UPDATE NOTE: This post was originally published in February 2017. It was updated with new text and photos in August 2020.

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Erin is the recipe developer, writer and photographer behind the healthy food blog, The Almond Eater. She's been blogging since 2014 and loves to create food for many different diets, including vegan, gluten free and/or Whole30 recipes.

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  1. Eileen says

    October 03, 2021 at 12:08 pm

    5 stars
    This recipe is in the permanent rotation because it’s so easy and delicious. I skip the burrata since I’m lactose intolerant and just add extra parm (thank goodness for naturally low lactose cheeses!). Love the combo of zucchini noodles and pasta - genius!

    Reply
    • Erin says

      October 03, 2021 at 1:39 pm

      Thanks, Eileen — so glad this has become a go-to recipe!

      Reply
  2. Selina says

    January 03, 2021 at 8:43 am

    5 stars
    This turned out absolutely amazing! The way the mozzarella bursts in your mouth was a welcomed surprise. I didn’t have a spiralizer so I diced them zucchini and it was just wonderfully delicious! I will be making this again and again.

    Reply
    • Erin says

      January 03, 2021 at 10:04 am

      It's my favorite way to eat zucchini -- so happy you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  3. Angela Maciel says

    November 20, 2017 at 3:22 pm

    5 stars
    can i tell you how much i loved this? I tried this out and it turned out to be super delicious. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  4. Anne says

    April 07, 2017 at 7:50 pm

    Wow, this looks so good! I love burrata. Definitely going to try this one soon!

    Reply
  5. Izzy | pinch of delight says

    February 27, 2017 at 4:51 pm

    This looks delicious!
    I love how simple it is. x
    Izzy | http://www.pinchofdelight.com

    Reply
    • Erin says

      March 02, 2017 at 8:28 am

      Thanks Izzy!

      Reply
  6. Kelly @ Kelly Runs For Food says

    February 27, 2017 at 3:27 pm

    Yumm! I love zucchini noodles, but I also love how you kept some pasta in there. Gotta make it a little bit filling! I'm definitely remembering this one for later.

    Reply
    • Erin says

      March 02, 2017 at 8:27 am

      I'm all about the combo of regular noodles+zoodles. It's carbs+veggies in one dish!

      Reply
  7. Marina @ A Dancer's Live-It says

    February 27, 2017 at 3:03 pm

    In love with this recipe. That burrata on the side though. 😉

    Reply
    • Erin says

      March 02, 2017 at 8:27 am

      Right?! 😀 THE BEST.

      Reply
  8. Julia Mueller says

    February 27, 2017 at 1:25 pm

    It's been way too long since I've had a good zoodle, and these look AMAZING! I'm all about garlicky food and shrimp is always a win in my book. That burrata? Yes please!

    Reply
    • Erin says

      March 02, 2017 at 8:26 am

      ALWAYS burrata 😀

      Reply
  9. Sarah | Well and Full says

    February 27, 2017 at 10:49 am

    I need to check out this Well Beyond collection... I love any things that make healthy eating easier!! 🙂

    Reply
    • Erin says

      March 02, 2017 at 8:25 am

      Yesss it's legit! They have a TON of good stuff.

      Reply
  10. Sarah @ Making Thyme for Health says

    February 27, 2017 at 10:45 am

    That's so cool that the blades are color coded! I have a spiralizer and I bought my mom the same one Mother's Day. She made one of my recipes but used the wrong thickness for the the zucchini noodles and it looked like it was shredded, not spiralized, lol! So I can see how the color coding would be helpful. 😉

    I love how simple yet satisfying this dish looks! Perfect for a busy but healthy weeknight meal.

    Reply
    • Erin says

      March 02, 2017 at 8:25 am

      Hhaah ahhh well at least she tried! Thanks Sarah 🙂

      Reply
  11. Mary says

    February 27, 2017 at 10:19 am

    lovely recipe - I could happily eat this any day of the week! love that you included the burrata cheese - delicious!

    Reply
    • Erin says

      March 02, 2017 at 8:24 am

      Burrata is always necessary! Thanks Mary 🙂

      Reply

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