Zucchini Alfredo

This recipe provided a great base, but I have to agree with other reviewers that it needs a little kick to it to make it really good. I added some garlic flavored tofu from the first step and put about a cup of fresh mushrooms in with the shredded zucchini. I also doubled the garlic and will next time add some onion to give it a bit more flavor. The finished product smelled great and had good consistency, but I think the extra flavor is definitely a must.

This is zucchini week at our house since we've been given 10 of them! This was really different and so yummy. Everyone loved it, even the 3 year old! I added 1/2 an onion when I sauteed the garlic, b/c it needed to be used and we love onion. Also used about 6 cloves of garlic b/c we are big fans. I ended up needing to cook my zucchini at least 15 minutes to get the liquid out. Also added slightly more milk to get the sauce the consistency I wanted. Fresh basil is a MUST and made it awesome!!! Wish I could give this more than 5 stars!

Yet another Oh MY!! Added slivered carrots, chopped broccoli, artichoke hearts & chopped onion; finished with Asiago cheese & white wine in the sauce. Used some cajun spice and lots of cracked pepper. Was great last night, but today, it stepped into the next world. Thank YOU!

This is only a 5 if you add a lot of salt. I like garlic, so I used 4 cloves, and I sauteed a small onion while I was at it. I nuked the 4 cups of zucchini for 4 minutes on power level 8. Then I threw it in a strainer and the liquid came right out. Then I cooked it a while longer with the garlic and onion. The fresh basil really tops this dish off. Thank you Terry!

I loved the creamy and slightly sweet flavor of this recipe. I didn't cook all 12 oz of the noodles as directed and there weren't enough noodles for all the sauce that was made. I also used soy milk and light cream cheese and it tasted great that way, but I'm sure that if you made it with whole milk and regular cream cheese it would be even better! I found that about 3 & 1/2 medium sized zucchini made up the 4 cups of shredded zucchini.

I liked this recipe, but didn't serve it over noodles. My husband and I added the parmesan in our bowls, as well as some cajun seasoning, and ate it as a side vegetable. I can imagine putting it in a shallow casserole, topping with parmesan and perhaps some buttered crumbs and baking it -- creamed zucchini!

I've never thought of addind zucchini to cream cheese alfredo sauce. What a great zucchini recipe. I added green onion, small meatballs of sausage,use butter instead of oil, more milk, and much more parmesan and served over spaghetti noodles. I didn't worry about cooking the water out of the zucchini as the sauce is quite thick anyway. I use about a cup of milk and one small zucchini grated. Thanks for the great idea.

I was not expecting how good this was going to taste. I used onions and roasted garlic and fat free milk and cream cheese. WOW!!!

This is a great idea and was good. I only gave it 3 stars because it does need changes. First of all, Parmesan cheese is not "optional" in Alfredo sauce. Based on other reviews I doubled the garlic and added onion and seasoned with Cajun spice mix. I also mixed about 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese into the sauce but it was still not salty enough for my taste, which is what I expect from Alfredo. I think the problem is actually the cream cheese. While it makes the sauce very rich and creamy, it's too sweet and just overwhelms the garlic and Parmesan. Next time I make this, I will use either ready made Alfredo or use cream and Parmesan cheese to make the sauce. I will also saute the veggies in butter instead of oil since real Alfredo is really just butter and Parmesan cheese. The zucchini gave this great texture and mixed really well with the sauce and pasta. It's just that the sauce isn't a good Alfredo (unless you just like the creaminess of Alfredo vs. the salty/cheesiness).

Well, this is a recipe where fresh basil is a must! Don't even try dried. I'm sorry I tried.

This was surprisingly good. A great way to use up zucchini when you have loads in summer. It is great as is for vegetarians or it would be nice with some crispy fried bacon through it or some shredded chicken through the sauce. It was really pretty good & easy to make!

Double the garlic, use lots of freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano (yes, it matters), and always use fresh basil. The flavor of the dish is best when you cook the zucchini until it starts to brown. This takes a while but it's worth it. My kids absolutely love this dish and they're not fond of zucchini.

I thought this was DELICIOUS! My kids even said they liked it and I can barely get them to eat! The only changes I made was 4 cloves of garlic, 1/4 c whipping cream and added some onion!

This was so good! I used olive oil and added cubed chicken tenders and some onion. Doubled the sauce. I shredded 2 cups zucchini and diced the other 2 cups and then added sliced mushrooms. Easy and delicious!

Great recipe. I made it without the pasta and cut the sauce ingredients down by 25%, but amazing either way! Feel free to add other veggies like onion, mushroom, and artichoke.

WONDERFUL! I actually used classico alfredo sauce since I had it on hand. I also added more garlic and onions and mushrooms. I would have NEVER thought of doing this. I'm not vegetarian but a great meal for that too. :-) Thanks!!

Love this! Great for all that garden zucchini. I was sick and tired of zucchini bread. This is a great dish with baked chicken. Try it with reduced fat cream cheese.

Quick and delicious! I doubled the milk and cream cheese (I bought low fat), added green onion and crushed red pepper. I really enjoyed it!

My rating is 5 stars with less pasta. I did as others did and added onion, and chicken. Otherwise kept it the same. Husband loved it.

It was just OK. After trying numerous recipes on here and pretty much always being impressed, this one was a disappointment. Edible and good but not the spectacular I was looking for even though I added lots of salt, garlic and crushed red pepper. Oh well.

Boyfriend raved about this, I added spinach to make this a little more nutritious.

I loved this recipe I did change a few things, instead of regular milk I used a can of evaporated milk that helped to make it a little thicker and creamier. I also added just a hint of cayenne pepper to give it a little kick. I also used fettuccine noodles and it was amazing!

I only do not give it five stars because I made some modifications. I use double the cream cheese, add 3-4 cloves of garlic, and add much more zucchini than the recipe calls for. This is a very good and EASY alfredo sauce. My husband even likes it and he has a thing against "white sauces".

We didn't like this at all. I'm usually very forgiving with my ratings on AR but this was just bad for us. We added a LOT of salt, pepper, & garlic powder at the table to try to compensate for the lack of flavor but it didn't really help.

Great! My first time making this...I added extra garlic and extra basil, and a lot of salt. SUPER YUMMY! It didn't make enough sauce for a whole 12oz bag of noodles, so next time I'll make more :)

Felt like it was missing something. Could not put my finger on it.

WOW WEE! This was AMAZING! Even the kids liked it. I added some shredded chicken, extra garlic and scallion onions while the zucchini was cooking down. My only regret was that I didn't double the sauce. Surprisingly delicious!

This is good. Definitely needs some onion and a bit more garlic, but to make it a bit more filling, shredded chicken is yummy, too. (I just boil a large chicken breast before cooking everything else and you can use the chicken water to boil your noodles!) I topped it with freshly shredded Parmesan cheese. Additionally, 12 oz of noodles is TOO MUCH! 8 oz is probably sufficient. Luckily, we are big fans of buttered noodles and cheese, so my extra noodles won't go to waste!

Better than expected.

very good, I added onion to the skillet while the garlic was cooking and a touch of cayenne pepper for a little kick. Instead of packaged noodles I made my own egg noodles, excellent!

This was so good! I will definitely be making this again.

Most alfredo comes much as expected: unsurprising, but rarely rejected. But this one? Ho, ho! The zucchini is sooo close to flawless it's nearly perfected.

I've had this huge zucchini from our garden just waiting to be used. I tried this last night and it was SO good. I added a little extra garlic, about 1/4 C. parmesan and a few red pepper flakes. I will definitely make this again!

This was SO good! Another recipe I tried last summer when there was too much squash to know what to do with! The only thing I did different was the noodles...I used whole wheat penne instead of egg noodles because that's what I had :) Very rich and creamy...YUMMY!!

I was suprised by how good this really was. Another great way to use up zucchini! I followed the recipe I sauteed garlic & onion and also added just a bit of red pepper flakes for some kick.

Thought it was pretty good. I used ~1/4 cup dried basil since I didn't have fresh. I HIGHLY suggest adding a squirt or two of lemon juice. It really helps the overall taste. Also I add a chopped dried cayenne pepper for a little kick. I agree with most of the other posts. You need to double the garlic. I also added 1/4 chopped onion as well. And once again, remember to add some lemon!

needed a bit more sauce.

This was pretty good, a little dry and a little bland. I like the idea of using zucchini in a sauce for noodles, will have to try adding a little seasoning next time though. I did add a little more milk to get it to be a little less dry.

I was suprised by how good this was! The changes I made were doubling the garlic (because I love it so!), added red pepper flakes to give it a kick, used reduced fat cream cheese in an attempt to keep my girlish figure and I used dried basil and it was still fantastic!! Next time I will use fresh basil and try it over rice. Yummy!

Very easy to make, and a light tasting dish. I used two large zucchini, shredded, and it was plenty. The taste was a bit bland. even with a lot of salt and pepper--but I only had dried basil on hand, and fresh probably makes a big difference for flavor. I'll probably only make this as a light summer dish.

This is a good way to use extra zucchini--simple, filling, decent taste. However, I don't ever think I'll say, "I can't wait until we get more zucchini so we can make this!" We used frozen, shredded zucchini from last summer's garden. And just FYI, we're not at all big salt users, but this recipe definitely needed a lot of salt--we probably used about 2 tsp "to taste"!

I thought it was pretty bland. I'd suggest ~1/2 tsp salt, good dose of pepper, and adding onion?

This has become a goto recipe for anytime I need a quick comfort food meal. I have added cooked chicken sometimes and sauteed mushrooms or even beef. Once I had quite a bit left over so I used it to make a Pasta Bake. I added a little milk to moisten it, spread it in a pan and topped it with some crushed cornflakes and parmesian cheese. Baked it until cornflakes brown and pasta bubbles.

We like it! :) Added sauteed onion, 4 clove garlic, shredded carrot, broccoli, more milk, cajun seasoning.

I made this recipe tonight and my family loved it, even my picky kids. I did not had fresh basil, but it still tasted so good. Thank you for sharing the recipe.

Can't eat garlic so I used sauteed onions and oregano in place. Very yummy! Will definitely make again.

I used this as a base and made changes based on what I had on hand, really enjoyed it.

This was a great recipe. I added onions, carrots, and green beans and did not use the pasta. I also added fresh parsley, green onions and basil toward the end. I added cayanne pepper flakes. I thought the sauce would be too thin but after I added the parmesan it was perfect.

This was tasty but I think with the use of cream cheese and different cheeses (such as butter kase, parmesan/asiago cheese, or truffle cheese), I could bump it up to 5 stars. Will try again with cream cheese and a different kind of cheese topped with parmesan next time. Also, I used 2 zucchinis.

omg this is really good.....didnt shred zucchini cut into matchsticks& used green &yellow added a couple of shakes of hot sauce....and a little extra milk & cheese &wow...adding this 2 my favorites.....already gave dau-in -law recipe..thanks 4 the great recipe

It was fairly good, but a little bland, as others suggested.. I will definitely add onions, and maybe mushrooms. You could add chicken and bacon for a nonvegetarian version. I used 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese.

very simple and yummy base recipe but i do agree with a few others that something is lacking. i followed the recipe and added Italian seasoning, about a half cup of shredded mozzarella and some fresh ground black pepper. also, even though i only made 3/4 of the bag of pasta i still needed to add about a quarter more cream cheese and a quarter more milk.

I'm a sucker for dairy and fat. Used the full 8 oz of cream cheese and a bit more milk. Yummy!

Good recipe. I followed the recipe exactly, but thought it was a little bland. I intend to make it again, but will spice it up a bit next time.

Amazingly Delicious! I added fresh sliced mushrooms and 1/2 a chopped onion! Turned out great and felt good to eat it!

This was a great recipe! I just made a few changes. I used a whole block of cream cheese and doubled the milk. I also added about a cup of parmisan cheese. My family loved it and I will make it again!

I used dried basil so I didn't use as much and all I had was elbow mac available so I made due but it was oh so yummy anyway.

This is fabulous! Much easier to make than it sounds. I also added some canned chicken for protien. A new favorite way to use up all that zucchini we grow every summer. Hint: if you don't have fresh basil, dry works fine, but cut down the amount to about 1/8 cup.

Even with alterations with additional garlic and onions, this really lacks flavor. It's a great base, but needs a good amount of Parmesan or Romano cheese to create a full flavor. Not bad tasting, but not tasty

I really enjoyed the flavor of this and it was so easy! I think it needs a fair amount of parmesan and the fresh basil is a must. You can easily add other veggies, chicken, bacon etc.

I did take the other reader's advice and added onion and doubled the garlic. Still was extremely bland. Also, I would sub out milk for half and half or cream and double. Would be slightly improved with some shrimp. This was really just not good, and was nothing like a true alfredo.

You will not be dissapointed and I didn't even add the basil. Tonight I am going to try pea alfredo... wish me luck.

I used more garlic and since I didnt have fresh basil, I used pesto and the flavor was excellent. I think if you added fresh Roma tomatoes and (for non-vegetarians), some chicken, it would be a complete meal. I also used less noodles or it would have made it too bland.

Delicious! With just a few shakes of crushed tabasco pepper, this had all the flavor we wanted. This was a great way to use up zucchini from our garden and a very fast, easy meal to prepare. We ate leftover brats on the side, and the two went surprisingly well together.

Thanks, Terry, awesome recipe! The husband, the picky daughter and myself loved this. Its such an easy weeknight dinner meal. Great!!

Yummy! I added peas and a few more seasonings of my own, but great base recipe!

not good with egg noodles. needs more garlic or something.

AMAZING!!! I changed it just a bit and will make over and over!! GREAT way to use zucchini! I cooked onions in with the zucchini and added about a 1/2 c. of parm right to the sauce. I also added shrimp to the sauce. My family LOVED!!

It was pretty good - something different. I used whole wheat penne pasta instead of egg noodles and I used canola instead of vegetable oil. I used skim milk and fat free cream cheese. Just making it a smidge healthier. :) I may add a bit more garlic next time as well as a few more seasonings.

WOW!!!!! This is the best recipe that I've made on this site. I used linguine instead of the egg noodles, and like other users, I chopped up about 1/2 of an onion and put a little garlic powder in with the 2 cloves of garlic. I also added some boiled chicken. I wasn't sure if the cream cheese would give it too much of a cream cheesy flavor, and it doesn't. It's the perfect amount. I mixed in shredded parmesan cheese, and It's a must to use fresh basil. DELICIOUS!!

Amazing. Especially with a little Cajun chicken, roasted tomatoes, peppers and onions.

This is a great recipe. Thanks Terry for sharing :0)

Excellent recipe. Simple, quick and delicious. The sauce was so creamy and had just the most wonderful flavor. I only adjusted by using a garlic herb cream cheese rather than plain. Just delicious.

LOVED this! I doubled the sauce and used extra garlic, crushed pepper flakes, chopped onion and some sliced mushrooms that needed used up. Also, I used EVOO in place of the vegetable oil. I added some parmesan to the sauce to give it extra flavor too. I served this with Cellentani pasta instead of egg noodles to make it more of a heartier main dish. We really, REALLY enjoyed this and I will definately be making this again! Thanks for sharing. :)

I had a boatload of zucchini and found this recipe. This was really good, I did add a little more garlic and the onions that another reviewer suggested. This was good with the fresh tomatoes from my garden.

I added some mushrooms and green onions we had to use up, but otherwise I followed the recipe. I used skim milk and fat free cream cheese, and I still thought the sauce was creamy. Even my husband loved it, and he's not a big fan of vegetarian dishes!

Great recipe base. I modify this recipe by making a lower fat version, using less oil, whole wheat noodles and low fat dairy products. With the mods, this recipe is a keeper.

This was delicious but I didn't make it exactly as the recipe stated. I used penne instead of egg noodles. I pureed half the zucchini to create more of a sauce and shredded the rest. I also used half cream cheese and half mascarpone because that's what I had on hand. I added a little lemon pepper, as well. Thanks for the great recipe! I will definitely make this again.

I had a giant zucchini a friend gave me that I've been debating what to do with for about a week. Came across this recipe & made it for dinner last night, but used several additions. I had 4 cheese Italian sausage I removed from the casings & browned then removed from the pan. Used the drippings with a drop extra EVOO and added a chopped onion and can of sliced mushrooms to the garlic and zucchini mixture. Once the water simmered away I returned the sausage to the pan, used 8 oz of cream cheese 1 1/2 cups of milk & a good bit of white wine with a ton of salt & pepper as well as the fresh basil and Parmesan cheese. Served over pasta everyone loved it!

This was delicious! 3 year old asked for seconds...without the noodles! I had just baked zucchini bread and had leftover shredded zucchini and needed to make dinner, so this recipe was perfect.

Our house has mixed reviews about this. One member REALLY loved it and the rest thought it was OK. I found that it didn't turn out with a saucy consistency but was more sticky. I also added extra milk. Probably won't make again.

I made recipe just as is, and it was fantastic!!!!!!!!!!!

I really liked the sauce to this. I did omit the basil because I am not fond of basil. I will use this sauce as my Alfredo from now on. Yum! I made breaded chicken breast strips and placed them on top for some meat. Thanks for sharing.

Fantastic - BASIL is a MUST. I didn't have enough cream cheese so I used Laughing Cow light instead and it worked perfect! I also added a little cayenne pepper for some heat.

GREAT! So tastey! Definately needs a good amount of salt and pepper. Didn't make enough sauce for my noodles, so I did more cream cheese and milk. Very easy and tastey, I will be making this again very soon! :)

This was great. Don't skimp on the garlic, and make sure you let it saute long enough in the oil. Also, I agree with one reviewer - adding an herb or spice is critical for flavor, but it doesn't have to be fresh basil. I used a healthy dose (several tbsp) of dried bouquet garni and it was terrific (but fresh basil would probably have been better). I also agree with another reviewer who said crumbled bacon would be a fantastic addition. I'll definitely make this again.

Great taste but I used spaghetti noodles since it is what I had on hand. I would not suggest this to anyone else. The shredded zucchini and pasta was the same size and shape and made the texture a little strange.

I think this is a great idea but it came out totally bland for me even with added onion and garlic and fresh basil. I would have liked at least a cheese taste (used lo fat cream cheese)...maybe 6 oz cheese would do it. Adding salt would be a good idea. To use up the leftovers I'm going to fry a slice of bacon or two and add it crumbled to get some flavour in there!

this recipe was a good way to use the zucchini. it was nice and creamy, but felt it didnt have much flavor. i added diced tomatoes, and lots and lots of grated parmesan, and that helped, butnot quite enough flavor still. i would try this recipe again, but need to find a way to spice it up more.

Very rich and tastey! I used half as much milk and a few ounces more cream cheese to make it thicker, added more garlic, and more salt and pepper to taste. Could be easily made low fat by using fat free cream cheese, skim or 1% milks, and low carb pasta! Perfect!

Very good! The first time I made it exactly as written and my family really liked it... the second time I took the advice of previous reviewers and tried to ramp up the flavor a bit. I added extra garlic (we love garlic) and I saute'd 1/2 of a sweet onion with it... my family LOVED it...Next time I think I'll add some mushrooms too! This is definately a keeper!

Liked this recipe.. but flavor WHERE ARE YOU!

So good! I didn't have garlic or basil, but it still came out delicious. Would be fun to add more stuff, definitely - might try tomatoes next time.

a little bland, but would make again. Just needs little kick! Kids ate it, which is always a bonus for me!

Great concept but I found this recipe lacking a lot of flavour despite adding in onion and salt (which I barely ever add to food). I feel like this is half of a recipe - the zucchini is a good base but other ingredients need to be added to give it some flavour. Ended up being a big lump of cheese/zucchini that I plopped on top of the egg noodles. Not bad at all, just lacking in flavour. Thanks for sharing though! :)

Delish! My zucchini was getting a little soft, so I rinsed it well after shredding to get any mush out (sorry that's gross) but it turned out wonderful! I though my sauce looked a little thick and globby, so next time I will thin it with a little more milk, or use less zucchini. I used 4 "packed" cups. My three year old son even gobbled it up! Thanks Terry!

Very yummy. I followed the advice and made sure I had plenty of fresh alfredo on hand, and it was great. I also chopped mushrooms and chicken, for a great main dish.

Excellent recipe, even the kids ate it!

Added an extra clove of garlic, fresh pasta and mixed the sauce with the pasta and sprinkled parmesan on top, excellent!!