Zucchini Pasta with Fresh Tomato Sauce
Transform your weeknight meals with this vibrant and healthy Zucchini Pasta with Fresh Tomato Sauce! This low-carb, gluten-free recipe swaps traditional pasta for zucchini noodles (zoodles), creating a light yet satisfying dish bursting with flavor. Fresh cherry tomatoes are simmered with fragrant garlic, extra virgin olive oil, and a hint of red pepper flakes to create a simple, homemade tomato sauce that highlights the natural sweetness of the tomatoes. Tossed together with tender-crisp zucchini noodles and fresh basil, this dish is both refreshingly light and incredibly delicious. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s perfect for busy weeknights or impressing dinner guests with a colorful, nutrient-packed meal. Finish with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese for a creamy, savory touch, or keep it vegan for a clean, wholesome entrée.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium zucchini
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 0.25 cup fresh basil leaves
- 0.5 teaspoons red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
Wash the zucchini and use a spiralizer to create zucchini noodles (zoodles). If you don't have a spiralizer, you can use a julienne peeler or a standard vegetable peeler to make thin ribbons.
Slice the cherry tomatoes in half. Mince the garlic cloves.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
Add the cherry tomatoes to the skillet. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes soften and release their juices, forming a fresh sauce.
Stir in the fresh basil leaves and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until wilted. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
In a separate skillet, lightly sauté the zucchini noodles over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until just tender but still crisp. Avoid overcooking to prevent them from becoming soggy.
Toss the zucchini noodles into the skillet with the tomato sauce and gently combine to coat them evenly.
Serve immediately, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese if desired. Enjoy your healthy and delicious zucchini pasta with fresh tomato sauce!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
832 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 46.1 g | 59% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.7 g | 74% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 53 mg | 18% | |
| Sodium | 10669 mg | 464% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 75.3 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.8 g | 39% | |
| Total Sugars | 62.4 g | ||
| Protein | 32.7 g | 65% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 896 mg | 69% | |
| Iron | 4.7 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 2541 mg | 54% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
