Creamy Zucchini Alfredo Pasta
Creamy Zucchini Alfredo Pasta blends tender egg noodles with a velvety sauce of cream cheese, milk, and Parmesan, brightened by fresh basil. The zucchini melts into the sauce for a silky texture and gentle sweetness, while garlic adds a comforting savor. Serve it for a cozy weeknight dinner or a light summer pasta that still feels indulgent.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Creamy Zucchini Alfredo Pasta, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 7 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 89 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 47
- Heart Health
- 68
- Metabolic
- 32
- Digestive
- 22
- Inflammatory
- 33
- Performance
- 45
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the egg noodles and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until slightly firm; drain.
- 2
Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the garlic and cook for 2 minutes. Add the zucchini and cook for 10 minutes, until some of the moisture has cooked off.
- 3
Pour the milk into the skillet, and stir in the cream cheese until it melts. Stir in the basil. Season with salt and pepper, and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Serve over the cooked pasta.
- Calories 403.83 kcal High 20%
- Protein 13.36 g Good Source 27%
- Carbohydrate 53.37 g 19%
- Total Fat 14.95 g Moderate 19%
- Saturated Fat 5.01 g High 25%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 82.31 mg High 27%
- Sodium 148.25 mg Moderate 6%
- Dietary Fiber 4.08 g Moderate 15%
- Total Sugars 6.26 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 167.1 mg Moderate 13%
- Iron 2.72 mg Moderate 15%
- Potassium 482.31 mg Moderate 10%
- Vitamin A 102.8 mcg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin C 15.35 mg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin D 0.25 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Creamy Zucchini Alfredo Pasta is made with 9 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 40 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cream Cheese, Fresh Basil, Garlic, and Grated Parmesan Cheese. Each serving provides about 403.83 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Creamy Zucchini Alfredo Pasta made of?
- The main ingredients are Cream Cheese, Fresh Basil, Garlic, Grated Parmesan Cheese, Medium Egg Noodles. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Creamy Zucchini Alfredo Pasta?
- About 40 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 403.83 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Creamy Zucchini Alfredo Pasta easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Creamy Zucchini Alfredo Pasta healthy?
- Creamy Zucchini Alfredo Pasta has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 403.83 calories and 13.36 g of protein, or 27% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 148.25 mg (6% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.01 g (25% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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