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Home » Clean Eating » Creamy Zoodles with Sausage (Dairy-Free)

Creamy Zoodles with Sausage (Dairy-Free)

March 23, 2017 / By Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition / 44 Comments

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Zoodles are zucchini noodles made using a spiralizer. This recipe is for a Dairy-Free Creamy Zucchini Noodle Pasta made with sausage. It’s a 4-ingredient meal, so it’s perfect for busy days.

More Creamy Zoodles with sausage

Guys, I finally got a spiralizer!!! Actually, I should say, I finally got a decent spiralizer. The one I had before was a pain to use and clean, so when a fancy kitchen store opened up in my community, I jumped on their opening sale and got this foldable one because I have absolutely not one extra inch of space for more kitchen tools.

Spiralizing now takes only a few minutes. I used pre-cooked sausages in this recipe, so just chopped them into bite-sized pieces:

Zoodles and sausage

The only other ingredients are chopped green onions and tahini out of the jar (you can buy a raw version from Amazon or an organic roasted version from TJ’s). Honestly, this dish will take you no more than 15 minutes from start to finish. Once you have your ingredients ready to go, just heat up a big skillet.

Zoodle Dish ingredients

Add the sausages to the skillet, then the noodles and onions, and then stir in the tahini and a bit of water to thin out the sauce:

Creamy Zoodles with Sausage

Most sausages will have enough sodium that you don’t even need extra seasonings or salt. My fave brand of grass-fed beef sausage is called Teton Waters and I find it at Costco, (the store, not online).

Spiralizing is such a neat way to prepare veggies. I’m kind of interested in trying sweet potato noodles (swoodles?). Leave me your suggestions in the comments.

Here’s my recipe:

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Creamy Zoodles with Sausage

Creamy Zoodles with Sausage (Dairy-Free)


★★★★★ 5 from 6 reviews
  • Author: Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 2
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Grain-Free, Paleo
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Description

An easy recipe for busy weeknights.


Ingredients

  • 2 medium zucchini
  • 2 green onions
  • 2 cooked grass-fed beef sausages, or your favorite kind of cooked sausage
  • 2 tablespoons tahini
  • 2 tablespoons, water

Instructions

  • Spiralize the zucchini and dice the green onions. Set aside.
  • Slice the sausages into bite-sized pieces.
  • Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat.
  • Add the sausages and cook for 1-2 minutes, or until they begin to brown.
  • Add the zucchini, onions, tahini, and water, and stir to combine.
  • Cook for another 4 minutes or until the zucchini has softened.
  • Stir one last time and serve hot.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 300

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See, I wasn’t kidding. This recipe is so easy, I almost didn’t post it!

Items recommended for recipe:

  • Spiralizer like the foldable one I got, or the “real” spiralizer
  • PFOA-free non-stick big skillet
  • Organic, raw tahini

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Creamy Zoodles with Sausage using tahini for a dairy-free, 4-ingredient meal. This one is fast and is paleo and grain-free.

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Comments

  1. Cheryl says

    March 26, 2017 at 7:23 am

    I love how easy and quick this is! And seriously, an awesome spiralizer will change your life. I have Paderno, too!

    ★★★★★

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    • Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition says

      March 26, 2017 at 7:39 am

      Thanks, Cheryl!!! I can’t wait to spiralize more veggies! XO.

      Reply
  2. Kelly @ The Nourishing Home says

    March 27, 2017 at 8:30 pm

    Love the idea of using tahini to make it creamy and delicious! Thanks so much for sharing! 🙂

    Reply
    • Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition says

      March 28, 2017 at 8:29 am

      You’re so welcome, Kelly. Enjoy!!!

      Reply
  3. Renee says

    March 28, 2017 at 8:27 am

    Ohh I want that sausage so bad! Ha! I have some zukes in the fridge and this looks like the perfect lunch for today – thanks!

    Reply
    • Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition says

      March 28, 2017 at 8:29 am

      Oh, you’re so welcome, Renee!!! XO.

      Reply
  4. Allison Wojtowecz says

    March 28, 2017 at 2:02 pm

    I love the simplicity of this while still looking so delicious!

    ★★★★★

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    • Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition says

      March 28, 2017 at 3:21 pm

      Thanks Allison!!! I am all about the simple recipes these days, seems like there’s so much to do. 🙂

      Reply
  5. Donna says

    March 28, 2017 at 4:05 pm

    A perfect meal that looks tasty, easy to make and more importantly hardly any dish washing! My kind of meal!

    Reply
    • Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition says

      March 28, 2017 at 4:19 pm

      Ha ha, exactly, Donna!!! 🙂

      Reply
  6. Michele Spring says

    March 28, 2017 at 4:17 pm

    I never thought of using tahini to make zoodles like this creamy, but it’s a great idea. I mean, I use tahini on everything else, so not sure why I never thought of it, haha! Looks so simple and tasty though!

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    • Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition says

      March 28, 2017 at 4:19 pm

      Thanks, Michele! I’m trying to eat more tahini because I love it too! 🙂

      Reply
  7. Katja says

    March 28, 2017 at 8:20 pm

    This looks delish! And so easy! And I love tahini. I need to make this!

    Reply
  8. Anya says

    March 30, 2017 at 10:10 am

    Never thought to add tahini for creaminess but that makes total sense. I love spiralizing veggies – it makes food so pretty.

    ★★★★★

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  9. Anya says

    March 30, 2017 at 10:15 am

    Never thought to add tahini for creaminess but that’s such a brilliant idea! Love spiralizing veggies – makes food so pretty.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  10. Emily @ Recipes to Nourish says

    March 30, 2017 at 9:13 pm

    This looks so good! I really need to get a spiralizer, I’m sure my family would love some zoodles! Love that beautiful creamy tahini sauce and the sausage in there too. So yummy!

    Reply
    • Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition says

      March 31, 2017 at 7:42 am

      It’s amazing how the texture and shape of spiralized zoodles makes them so much more fun to eat! I bet your family would love them too! XOXO.

      Reply
  11. Kari - Get Inspired Everyday! says

    March 31, 2017 at 2:10 pm

    First off, these look amazing and I love the tahini in the sauce! And secondly definitely try sweet potato noodles ASAP, you’re going to be addicted – they’re good for breakfast lunch or dinner!

    Reply
    • Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition says

      March 31, 2017 at 5:42 pm

      Ohhhhh, thanks for the sweet potato inspo. I think what’s holding me back is that they’re supposed to be boiled, right?!

      Reply
      • Kari - Get Inspired Everyday! says

        April 1, 2017 at 11:40 am

        I don’t think so, you can just spiralize them raw and then choose your cooking method. My favorite way is to roast them, and then either eat them plain or toss them with some sort of mixture I’ve made on the stove top like regular pasta. So you can either top them with sauce, or sometimes I sauté together sausage and veggies together then add the roasted sweet potato noodles at the end and serve.

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  12. Jessica DeMay says

    March 31, 2017 at 6:07 pm

    This looks so easy and those noodles look incredibly creamy! I love it! That spiralizer looks great- I like how it folds down!

    Reply
  13. Stacey L Crawford says

    April 2, 2017 at 11:09 am

    This looks so good and like that you used tahini in the sauce!

    Reply
    • Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition says

      April 2, 2017 at 5:02 pm

      Thanks, Stacey!!!

      Reply
  14. Cristina Curp says

    April 2, 2017 at 11:35 am

    TAHINI!!! Didn’t expect to see that and I love it!

    Reply
    • Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition says

      April 2, 2017 at 5:02 pm

      Ha ha, thanks Cristina! I’m a huge tahini fan. I want to try making cookies with tahini next. XO.

      Reply
  15. Mark says

    April 2, 2017 at 12:41 pm

    Brilliant recipe, I love any dish that works sausages in. Sounds delicious!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition says

      April 2, 2017 at 5:02 pm

      Right?! I had this yesterday and today for lunch! So easy.

      Reply
  16. ChihYu says

    April 2, 2017 at 1:08 pm

    Love this recipe. It looks so simple and delicious. Perfect for busy weeknight !

    Reply
    • Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition says

      April 2, 2017 at 5:01 pm

      Thanks, ChihYu! I so agree!

      Reply
  17. Vanessa Woozley says

    April 2, 2017 at 1:35 pm

    Super simple, great recipe share. Love more ways to have zoodles.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition says

      April 2, 2017 at 5:01 pm

      Me too! Thanks Vanessa!!! XO.

      Reply
  18. Becky Winkler says

    April 2, 2017 at 3:08 pm

    So simple but looks so delicious!!

    Reply
    • Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition says

      April 2, 2017 at 5:01 pm

      Thanks so much, Becky!

      Reply
  19. Amy says

    April 2, 2017 at 6:56 pm

    Love this comfort food with a healthy twist!

    Reply
  20. Holley says

    April 2, 2017 at 9:46 pm

    I never use my spiralizer, no excuses now I have to!

    Reply
    • Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition says

      April 3, 2017 at 9:07 am

      Right, Holley!? I need to use mine more too, and with other veggies.

      Reply
  21. Georgie says

    April 3, 2017 at 7:08 am

    My zoodles never look this perfect haha! Love the addition of tahini in there too <3

    Reply
    • Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition says

      April 3, 2017 at 9:07 am

      Hi Georgie! Well, I feel so flattered that my zoodles turned out so well. I love my new spiralizer!

      Reply
  22. Real Food with Dana says

    April 3, 2017 at 8:13 am

    Pasta and sausage is one of my favorite dishes ever, I used to eat it all the time as a little kid!! Love it!

    Reply
    • Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition says

      April 3, 2017 at 9:06 am

      I still love pasta, Dana! I guess you could say this is a grown-up version of a childhood fav, Dana! XOXO.

      Reply
  23. Hannah Healy says

    April 3, 2017 at 10:07 am

    This looks incredible. So hearty, fresh, and filling. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  24. Kelly Bejelly says

    April 3, 2017 at 10:23 am

    eKK! I’m so excited for you, my dear. You are on your way to becoming the spiralizer QUEEN and this is a great first entry. Congrats!

    Reply
  25. Rachel says

    April 8, 2017 at 9:24 pm

    Love the short list of ingredients… Using the sausage for depth and complexity of flavor!

    Reply
    • Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition says

      April 9, 2017 at 9:32 am

      Thanks, Rachel. XOXO!

      Reply

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