Description
Zucchini noodles, also known as zoodles, are a light and healthy alternative to traditional pasta. They are easy to make and pair well with a variety of sauces.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchinis
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and trim the ends of the zucchinis.
- Using a spiralizer, vegetable peeler, or julienne peeler, create noodles from the zucchinis.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the zucchini noodles to the skillet and toss gently. Cook for 2-3 minutes, until slightly tender but still firm. Do not overcook.
- Stir in the halved cherry tomatoes and cook for another minute.
- Remove from heat and stir in fresh basil.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately with your favorite sauce.
Notes
- For best results, do not overcook zoodles, as they can become watery.
- You can use a variety of sauces with zoodles, such as marinara, pesto, or a light cream sauce.
- If you don’t have a spiralizer, you can use a vegetable peeler to create wider, ribbon-like noodles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg