Solstice Low Carb Pasta (Printable)

Vibrant low-carb pasta alternative featuring spiralized veggies and a creamy, herbed sauce.

# List of ingredients:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 medium zucchini, spiralized
02 - 1 medium yellow squash, spiralized
03 - 1 red bell pepper, julienned
04 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

→ Sauce

05 - 1 cup heavy cream
06 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
07 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
08 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
09 - 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
10 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
11 - 1 teaspoon lemon zest
12 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Optional Toppings

13 - Extra grated Parmesan cheese
14 - Crushed red pepper flakes

# Steps:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
02 - Add cherry tomatoes and julienned red bell pepper; cook for 3 to 4 minutes until softened.
03 - Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in grated Parmesan, chopped basil, parsley, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
04 - Add spiralized zucchini and yellow squash noodles; toss gently and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until warmed through yet still crisp.
05 - Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Divide into four portions and garnish with extra grated Parmesan and crushed red pepper flakes if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes indulgent and creamy while keeping you satisfied without the carb crash that follows heavy pasta.
  • Everything comes together in one skillet and under 40 minutes, which means dinner happens without interrogating yourself about what to make.
  • The vegetables stay bright and slightly crisp instead of melting into oblivion, which honestly feels like a small miracle.
02 -
  • Don't spiralize your vegetables more than a few minutes before cooking, or they'll release water that dilutes your sauce.
  • The cream needs a gentle simmer, not aggressive heat, or it can separate and look curdled even though it's not.
  • Toss the noodles quickly and lightly—aggressive stirring breaks them into sad little pieces instead of keeping them whole.
03 -
  • The magic is in not overcooking the spiralized vegetables—two minutes feels too short until you realize that's exactly the point.
  • Taste your sauce before adding the noodles so you're adjusting seasoning with salt, not expecting the pasta water to do the work.

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