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Zucchini Zoodles with Sausage and Kale

Gluten free and low carb, this pasta recipe is made with zucchini zoodles (noodles), sweet Italian sausage and hearty kale. A healthy and delicious meal.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
28 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 316 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3 medium zucchini (spiralized)
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (divided)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 4 links sweet Italian sausage (casings removed, pork or turkey both work)
  • 4 cups kale (chopped)
  • ½ cup Parmesan Cheese
  • salt and pepper (to taste)
  • chili flakes and minced basil (optional garnish)

Instructions

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  1. Using your favorite vegetable spiralizer, turn your zucchini into noodles; set aside.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a deep skillet over medium high heat. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds or until fragrant. Remove sausage from casings and heat in the pan using a wooden spoon to break down meat into bite-sized pieces. Cook until cooked through and golden brown, about 7-9 minutes. 
  3. Add kale to the pan and sauté until it starts to wilt and turn bright green, about 4-5 minutes, stirring frequently. Toss in remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and zucchini noodles to the pan and saute until zucchini is just cooked through, about 2-3 minutes. 
  4. Right before removing from the heat, stir in the parmesan cheese and toss until melted. Check for seasoning then add salt or pepper to taste. Garnish with chili flakes and basil if you wish to serve.

Notes

  • This dish is also delicious with spaghetti! 

Nutrition Information

Serving 1.5cups Calories 316kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 11.6g (4%) Protein 24.4g (49%) Fat 20.3g (31%) Saturated Fat 5.3g (27%) Monounsaturated Fat 15g Cholesterol 68mg (23%) Sodium 863mg (36%) Fiber 2.6g (10%) Sugar 2g (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 316

% Daily Value*

Serving 1.5cups
Calories 316kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 11.6g 4%
Protein 24.4g 49%
Fat 20.3g 31%
Saturated Fat 5.3g 27%
Monounsaturated Fat 15g 75%
Cholesterol 68mg 23%
Sodium 863mg 36%
Fiber 2.6g 10%
Sugar 2g 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.