Description
A light and flavorful zucchini noodle recipe with fresh tomatoes, garlic, and basil, topped with Parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium zucchini, about 2 pounds
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic, 3 to 4 cloves
- 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 medium tomatoes, chopped, about 12 ounces
- 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
- 1 cup basil leaves, torn into pieces
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons cold water
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Trim and spiralize the zucchini into noodles.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add garlic and red pepper flakes; cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they soften, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in zucchini noodles and cook, tossing occasionally, for about 5 to 7 minutes until just tender.
- Mix cornstarch and cold water in a small bowl, then stir into the skillet to slightly thicken the sauce.
- Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan cheese and basil.
- Season with salt to taste and serve with additional cheese on top if desired.
Notes
For best results, avoid overcooking the zucchini noodles to keep them crisp-tender.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: zucchini noodles, healthy pasta, vegetarian, gluten-free