Ingredients

The following ingredients have 3 Servings
  • 1 large/2 medium zucchini
  • 1 cup spinach leaves packed firmly
  • sprinkle of salt
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 4 cloves garlic chopped
  • 2 tbsp. butter
  • 1 tbsp. olive oil
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • 4 ounces cream cheese
  • 4 ounces parmesan cheese shredded divided
  • 3/4 cup half & half
  • 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
  • optional: fresh basil (red chili pepper flakes)

Instruction

  • Rinse zucchini and cut ends off both sides. Slice the zucchini into noodles using spiralizer or just a knife if you don't have one. Place zucchini noodles in a colander and place over a bowl. Sprinkle with generous amount of salt. Let sit 15-20 minutes to release as much moisture as possible. Rinse and noodles are ready to go.
  • Meanwhile melt butter and olive oil over medium high heat. Add chopped onion and garlic. Cook about 4-5 minutes until fragrant. Add cream cheese, half & half, garlic powder, salt and pepper and cook additional 5-8 minutes until creamy and then add parmesan cheese reserving about 1/4 cup for topping along with spinach. Cook until spinach is slightly wilted. Add zucchini noodles and cook another minute.
  • Top with additional parmesan cheese, fresh basil, dash of red chili pepper flakes