Zucchini Pasta

Transform your weeknight dinner routine with this vibrant and healthy Zucchini Pasta recipe! Featuring fresh spiralized zucchini noodles, or "zoodles," this dish is a low-carb, gluten-free alternative to traditional pasta that's ready in just 25 minutes. Sautéed garlic and cherry tomatoes create a simple yet flavorful sauce, enhanced by a hint of red pepper flakes for subtle heat. Tossed with fragrant basil and topped with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese, this light and colorful meal bursts with Mediterranean-inspired freshness. Perfect for a quick dinner or an elegant lunch, this easy zucchini pasta recipe is a delicious way to enjoy summer's best produce.

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 medium zucchini
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 large garlic cloves
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes
• 0.5 teaspoons red pepper flakes
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
• 0.25 cups fresh basil leaves
• 0.25 cups Parmesan cheese

Directions

Step 1

Wash the zucchini and use a spiralizer to create zucchini noodles (zoodles). Set them aside.

Step 2

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 3

Mince the garlic cloves and add them to the skillet. Sauté for about 1 minute, until fragrant.

Step 4

Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the skillet. Cook for 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes soften and release their juices.

Step 5

Season the tomato mixture with red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.

Step 6

Add the zucchini noodles to the skillet and toss them gently with the tomato and garlic mixture. Cook for 2–3 minutes, until the zoodles are tender but not soggy.

Step 7

Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the fresh basil leaves.

Step 8

Transfer to serving plates and top with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.

Step 9

Serve immediately and enjoy a light, flavorful zucchini pasta dish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1161.7 grams (1161.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	713

Total Fat 38.20g	49%
Saturated Fat 9.50g	48%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.20g
Cholesterol 22mg	7%
Sodium 8818mg	383%
Total Carbohydrate 78.00g	28%
Dietary Fiber 11.10g	40%
Total Sugars 62.30g
Protein 20.10g	40%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 418mg	32%
Iron 4mg	24%
Potassium 2526mg	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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 46.7%

Protein: 10.9%

Carbs: 42.4%