Zucchini Noodles with Pesto: A Healthy Twist on Comfort Food
A delicious and healthy version of comfort food made with spiralized zucchini and pesto sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium zucchini
- 1 cup basil pesto
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Spiralize the zucchini to create noodles.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add zucchini noodles and sauté for 2-3 minutes until just tender.
- Add pesto, cherry tomatoes, salt, and pepper; stir until combined.
- Remove from heat and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add crushed garlic while sautéing the noodles.
- Use homemade pesto for a fresher taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Zucchini Noodles, Pesto, Healthy Recipe, Comfort Food