Pesto Zucchini Noodles with Cherry Tomatoes

Nutrition Information

Ingredients

• 4 large Zucchini (spiralized)
• 1/2 cup Basil pesto
• 2 cups Cherry tomatoes (halved)
• 4 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
• 1/4 cup Pine nuts (toasted)
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 1/4 tsp Red pepper flakes (optional)
• for garnish Fresh basil

Instructions

1. 1

   Spiralize zucchini into noodles

2. 2

   Pat zoodles with paper towels to remove excess moisture

3. 3

   Toast pine nuts in a dry skillet for 2-3 minutes until golden

4. 4

   In the same skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat

5. 5

   Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds

6. 6

   Add cherry tomatoes and cook for 3-4 minutes until they start to burst

7. 7

   Add zucchini noodles and toss for 2-3 minutes until just tender

8. 8

   Don't overcook or they'll be mushy

9. 9

   Remove from heat

10. 10

    Add pesto and toss to coat everything

11. 11

    Stir in half the parmesan

12. 12

    Divide among 4 plates

13. 13

    Top with remaining parmesan and toasted pine nuts

14. 14

    Garnish with fresh basil leaves

15. 15

    Serve immediately while hot