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Home » Recipes » Kitchen Basics » Ingredient 101 » Zoodles 101 – Everything You Need To Know

Aug 18, 2015(updated December 19, 2022)

Zoodles 101 – Everything You Need To Know

4.75 from 16 votes
By Dani Spies
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Zoodles!
Zoodles!

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Zoodles!

I need to know how many of you guys have already tried zoodles?  I know they’ve been around for a while now, but this summer was my first time experimenting with them and I quickly fell in love.

The reason why so many people love their zoodles is because they are just that good!  Zucchini has a surprising ability to take on the shape and texture of pasta and really holds up to a lot of different types of sauces and preparations (which I will be sharing soon).

And they happen to have a stellar nutritional profile (not hard to believe considering they are simply made form zucchini).  They’re a gluten-free, low carb, low calorie, nutrient dense alternative to pasta, so really what’s not to love?

There are several different tools you can use for making zoodles, but after experimenting with a few of them, my favorite is the Veggetti.  It’s small, easy to use, and makes great zoodles.

If you want to learn more about making zoodles and my 2 go-to ways for preparing them, be sure to watch the video below.  And be sure to come back later in the week, because I will be posting another video sharing 3 of my favorite zoodle recipes!

This is the tool I am using in the video:

THE VEGGETTI: https://amzn.to/1ND9iJE

Zoodles!
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4.75 from 16 votes

Basic Zoodles

You can also cook your noodles in the microwave! Simply place in a microwave safe bowl with a splash of water and cover. Microwave for 2-3 minutes and enjoy!
Course: ingredient 101, KITCHEN BASICS
Cuisine: American, gluten free, low carb + keto, vegan, vegetarian
Author: Dani Spies
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time5 minutes mins
Total Time10 minutes mins
Servings: 1 servings
Calories: 33kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 zucchini
  • 1 tsp.extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 clove chopped garlic
  • Salt and pepper

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in a medium non-stick saute pan and then add in garlic and saute for 30 seconds.
  • Add in noodles along with some salt and pepper and cook for 3-5 minutes ro until your noodles are tender. Enjoy!!
  • *I love to top my noodles with red pepper flakes and parmesan cheese.

Nutrition

Calories: 33kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 16mg | Potassium: 512mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 390IU | Vitamin C: 35.1mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 0.7mg

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  1. Greta says

    August 18, 2015 at 5:38 pm

    5 stars
    I love zoodles! When my family has Italian night, I serve my red sauce over zoodles rather than pasta, so I enjoy it along with everyone else! And I don’t even cook them–when raw, the zucchini has a slightly al dente texture and I love it. For Asian night, I add some sesame dressing to my (raw) zoodles and have instant Sesame noodles at a fraction of the cost and calories. My machine is the Spiralizer, but only because that is what my foodie friend told me to buy. Yours looks very simple!

    Reply
  2. Karen says

    August 19, 2015 at 8:47 am

    5 stars
    I am a vegetarian and coming up with quick and easy meal that provides variety and nutrition is not always easy, but Zoodles is a great answer! I do not own a microwave, but use a steamer for a few minutes to help soften the zucchini. My favorite dish using Zoodles is heating olive oil in a pan then adding onion, garlic, artichoke hearts, olives, grape tomatoes and the zucchini until heated through. Sprinkle w/salt and pepper for seasoning and serve immediately.

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    • Dawn says

      July 25, 2018 at 9:35 am

      5 stars
      Sounds amazing!

      Reply
  3. Suzy James says

    August 19, 2015 at 10:18 pm

    5 stars
    We love zoodles so much!! My Husband and I eat oodles and oodles of zoodles with a very quick and easy primavera sauce. We sometimes add meatballs or even some deboned chicken that I keep in the fridge. I use vegetti and all my friends have bought one too.

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  4. Megan C says

    August 20, 2015 at 8:43 pm

    5 stars
    I found the Veggetti for $10.00 at Marshall’s!! Was so excited that I had to try it out tonight. Just cooked some zoodles with red pepper and Parmesan and loooovvved it!! Thanks Dani!!

    Reply
  5. Toni V. says

    August 27, 2015 at 7:55 pm

    5 stars
    Wow!  Zoodles sound like a great substitute for pasta.  My husband and I eat “non-grain,” so zoodles would be perfect for us.  Can’t wait to get a Veggetti and get started!  Thanks, Dani!

    Reply
    • Dani says

      September 1, 2015 at 5:12 am

      5 stars
      If you are grain-free, zoodles are perfect for you!! Can’t wait to hear what you think.

      Reply
  6. Lindsay Maxfield says

    September 24, 2015 at 11:12 pm

    5 stars
    Just found your website today via YouTube (I recently bought a Veggetti and wanted a demo). I love your channel! I’ve been thinking of doing something similar for my own website — creating a series of Nutrition 101 clips — and your videos get me pumped. My audience is people who want to start eating healthy but don’t really know how or who are intimidated to make changes, and the more I connect with readers the more I realize that Americans are in desperate need of even basic nutrition info. Your videos remind me that there are lots of fun ways to inspire and educate. And, people clearly want the information. I can tell by your huge following 🙂 Thanks for the inspiration! 

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  7. Rhea Chladek says

    June 24, 2017 at 11:39 pm

    5 stars
    I just made my first batch of “Zoodles,” and it definitely won’t be my last. I sauteed them in butter, minced garlic, and then added some meat I had cooked up for my children’s chicken alfredo. However, I wasn’t feeling in the mood for alfredo sauce, so I topped mine with fresh salsa. So delicious!

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    • Dani says

      June 28, 2017 at 10:09 am

      5 stars
      Yay!! So glad you enjoyed them. They are a favorite in my house!

      Reply
  8. Ileana says

    August 26, 2017 at 1:20 pm

    5 stars
    Hi Dani! I just prepared my first zoodles dish from zucchini and both me and my husband enjoy it very much! I’ve heard about zoodles before, but only when I received your email last week, I started looking for the special tool. I received it yesterday and today I used it! Thank you!

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    • Dani says

      August 30, 2017 at 11:04 am

      5 stars
      Yay!! So glad you gave them a try and that you enjoyed them!!

      Reply
  9. Myrtha G. Manzano says

    October 28, 2019 at 5:20 pm

    Hi, I made and ate my first Zoodles and they were delicious …
    I made them in the microwave with some salt, pepper, garlic a splash of water and when they were done, I put some Alfredo Sauce, Turkey Franks and some Parmesan Cheese …
    Really out of this world!!!

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    • Dani says

      November 2, 2019 at 8:36 am

      That sounds great Myrtha! I’m so glad you enjoyed the zoodles, thanks for letting me know.

      Reply

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