Zucchini Noodles with Pesto
Zucchini Noodles with Pesto is a fresh and healthy twist on pasta, featuring spiralized zucchini tossed in vibrant pesto sauce. Perfect as a low-carb main dish or colorful side, it’s quick to prepare and full of bold, herbaceous flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2–3 servings
- Category: Main Course, Side Dish
- Method: Sautéed
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Ingredients
- 2 medium zucchinis, spiralized
- 1/3 cup pesto sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced (optional)
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese, for topping (optional)
- Pine nuts or crushed walnuts, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Spiralize the zucchinis using a spiralizer or use pre-cut zoodles.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute if using.
- Add zucchini noodles and sauté for 2–3 minutes, stirring gently until just tender but still crisp.
- Remove from heat and stir in pesto sauce until the noodles are evenly coated.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Top with cherry tomatoes, Parmesan, and nuts if desired.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a creamy pesto version, stir in a spoonful of cream cheese or Greek yogurt.
- To reduce wateriness, pat zucchini noodles dry with a paper towel before cooking.
- This dish is best served fresh to maintain the texture of the noodles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: undefined
- Trans Fat: undefined
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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