Description
Zoodle Primavera Pasta is a light and refreshing dish featuring spiralized zucchini noodles sautéed with cherry tomatoes, garlic, capers, and herbs. Finished with pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, and fresh basil, this healthy pasta alternative is perfect for a quick, flavorful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables and Herbs
- 1 pint Cherry Tomatoes
- 1 clove Garlic
- 1 Zucchini
- to taste Fresh Basil
Oils and Seasonings
- 3 tablespoons Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 pinch Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
- 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
- to taste Capers
Toppings
- to taste Pine Nuts
- to taste Parmesan Cheese
Instructions
- Spiralize the Zucchini: Use a spiralizer to create zucchini strands, transforming the vegetable into fresh, low-carb noodles that will serve as the pasta base.
- Sauté Aromatics and Tomatoes: Heat extra-virgin olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add cherry tomatoes, crushed red pepper flakes, dried oregano, minced garlic, and capers. Cook for 1 minute, allowing the flavors to meld and the tomatoes to soften slightly.
- Add and Cook Zucchini Noodles: Toss the zucchini noodles into the skillet with the sautéed ingredients. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring gently to combine and slightly soften the zucchini without turning it mushy.
- Plate and Garnish: Transfer the zoodle primavera to serving plates. Sprinkle pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, and fresh basil on top to add texture and enhance the flavors.
Notes
- Be careful not to overcook the zucchini noodles, as they can become watery and lose their texture.
- You can toast the pine nuts lightly before sprinkling for added crunch and flavor.
- Adjust the amount of crushed red pepper flakes to control the spice level.
- This dish can be served warm or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Keywords: zoodle, zucchini noodles, primavera pasta, low carb pasta, gluten free pasta, quick pasta, vegetarian pasta, healthy pasta
