Yellow squash can be is a healthy alternative to pasta. Squash can be low in calories and high in nutrients.
Ingredients
1 large yellow squash ((spiraled into noodles))
1 cup thinly sliced mushrooms (your choice) they can be omitted, substitute with your choice of peppers.
½ cup thinly sliced onions
2 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 cloves garlic, finely minced
3 tablespoons butter
4 ozs. soften cream cheese
¾ cup milk
½ cup grated mozzarella cheese
¼ teaspoon pepper flakes
½ cup grated parmesan cheese
¼ teaspoon nutmeg
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Use a Spiralizer to zoodles one yellow squash.
Place zoodles on a clean towel, sprinkle the zoodles with 1 teaspoon of salt.
Allow the zoodles to sit for 10 to 15 minutes.
Use the towel to squeeze as much liquid from the zoodlles as possible. Set aside.
Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the mushrooms (peppers), onions, and garlic. Cook until tender 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a dish.
Heat 3 tablespoons butter in the same skillet over low heat.
Add the cream cheese stirring frequently to soften and smooth the cream cheese.
Add milk, pepper flakes, salt, black pepper, and nutmeg, stirring until the sauce is thick and smooth.
Stir in a small amount of water if the sauce becomes too thick.
Combine the mushroom mixture and both cheese to the sauce. Thoroughly mixing together.
Add the zoodles to the sauce, mix until thoroughly heat.
Recipe by The Crafty Boomer at https://www.thecraftyboomer.com/vegetable-zoodles/