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I am so into zoodles. I am looking for more and more ways to enjoy them. I like the concept of zoodles because of the low carb noodle alternative. The consistency is quite similar to pasta or close enough to not miss the noodles. The zoodles hold up really well to the marscapone cream sauce. There hearty texture is probably there best quality. This recipe for Smoked Salmon Alfredo Zoodles has the richness of the cream sauce and the smoked salmon adds such a good flavor.
Smoked Salmon Alfredo Zoodles
I love cream sauces. I try not to eat them too often because of the calories. As you know, I normally substitute coconut milk for the cream. I, however, had the marscapone in the fridge and needed to use it. So I developed this recipe. I have now used marscapone in main dishes and in desserts. It is so versatile and so delicious. On the dessert side, I have made Raspberry Parfaits and a filling in a Cake. I love its texture and I would love to know the science on how it can be used in both a dessert and a main course.
I called this Smoked Salmon Alfredo Zoodles because the sauce is very much an alfredo. It is creamy and rich. I am going to make a big assumption here but I assume using the marscapone and milk is less calories than a traditional alfredo. If so, everyone needs to try this to get the richness of an alfredo sauce. Does anyone know?
The other small spin on this zoodle dish was that I also spiralized a carrot. This added another vegetable to the dish as well as some more color. I kept this color, vegetable and texture concept going by adding in (I forget the exact name) long red sweet peppers. This dish was great. It had color, texture and flavors from the smoked salmon to the alfredo sauce to the hint of spice from the pepper. I would also say that the zoodles and carrots hold up really well to a cream sauce.
- 2 Medium Zucchinis
- 1 red fresno pepper
- 1 carrot
- 8 ounces Marscapone
- 1 cup Milk
- 6 ounces Mozzarella
- 8 ounces Smoked Salmon (my grocery store carries smoked salmon ends that I used for this dish)
- salt and pepper to taste
- Spiralize the zucchini and carrot.
- Dice the red peppers and set aside.
- In a skillet on medium heat, add the milk and begin to warm.
- Add the marscapone and stir until full combined.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Add the cheese and cook until fully melted and combined.
- Next add in the smoked salmon and cook for 1 minute to warm.
- Now, add the all the vegetables and cook for approximately 2 minutes.
- Mix well.
- Serve and enjoy!
Pasta Ingredients
Alfredo sauce being made with the milk, marscapone, and cheese.
Milk and Marscapone
Bechamel
Cheese Added
Zucchini and carrots spiralized.
Zucchini and Carrot Noodles
Smoked Salmon added to the pan followed by the vegetables.
Salmon Added to Alfredo
Zucchini and Carrots Added to Alfredo
All Mixed Together
Smoked Salmon Alfredo Zoodles Plated.
Plated
I can’t wait for zucchini to show up at our farmer’s market because I love zoodles! This looks so good, I need to try mascarpone cream sauce!
Marscapone is so amazing. It works well in main dishes and desserts.
Oh man, right there with you on that love for cream based sauces! I can never use a full tub of mascarpone cheese, this is genius!
Genius, I do not know. Tasty – YES!
Great healthy twist with the veggie noodles! And I love that you used smoked salmon, I bet it tastes amazing!
It was real tasty. Every once in a while, lighten up a pasta dish with zoodles.
I am currently obsessed with my spiralizer and it is zoodles, boodles, and coodles (butternut and carrot) all the way here.
I am of the opinion that the zoodles offset a creamy sauce so you can have as much as you like! I do like a smoked salmon pasta.
I like your thinking on the balance. I love my spiralizer but go hot and cold with using it.
Can you imagine I have not had zoodles yet? This looks lovely. I love creamy pasta too!!
You need to give them a try. You will really like them.
Wow! This looks incredible!! I just had lunch but you are making me hungry again!
That’s a good thing.
Peter this sounds marvelous! We love smoked salmon and I can picture this as a special meal. It’s great how you’ve cut the calories by making zoodles instead of pasta – although I do love pasta. Great recipe.
I love pasta too. But once in a while, I will make the substitution.
How superb do these sound?! I just recently got a spiralizer and I am keen to try making zoodles, and I am a huge fan of salmon. Gorgeous recipe!
You have to try your spiralizer. You will love it.
Smoked salmon with pasta is one of my favorite dishes. Love that you’ve made it with zoodles! Will definitely try this one soon.
First time I tried the smoked salmon in pasta. As you know, it is really good.
Loving this creamy yummy dish Peter. Also jealous that you have “zoodles”! We call them courgettes so that doesn’t work but we do have “Boodles” made with butternut squash:-)
I assume you could order on Amazon. Only one step away from being able to make this dish.
I logged it into myfitnesspal and it comes out at 230 calories per serve! I’ll be having a little more then!
So cool. Thx for letting me know. You are validating my use of coconut milk. I am so pleased.
We are loving the combo of salmon and zoodles here!
Thx Dan. So was I when I ate it!
What a fantastic idea! I love zoodles and your recipe looks fabulous!
Thx so much Del.
This sounds absolutely wonderful! I love the idea of zoodles and that marscapone sauce sounds amazing!
Thank you very much Nicole.
Mmmmm!!!! Love a big bowl of this!
Pull up a chair Debra.
Loooove the added creamy sauce! What a great, summery dish!
I love cream on my pasta. Got to do it every once in a while!
I love zoodles, this is a delicious dish.