What about “zucchini noodles”, “zucchini spaghetti” or “zoodles”? Have you ever tried them yet? Those spiralized zucchini noodles are so delicious. I love them with my fabulous pesto (walnut, hazelnut and basil pesto). Actually if you want to replace pasta (or reduce the carbs), go for this lovely pesto zucchini noodles recipe with fresh and dried tomatoes, it’s worth it.
It’s packed with nutrients and vitamins. Besides, spiralized zucchini are gluten free pasta and very easy to make and low in calorie.
What about a fun fusion by combining zucchini noodles and pasta ?
Yes !! This would be a great twist (and a great way to add more vitamins): mixing some tasty zucchini noodles with your favorite pasta.
I personally love to combine zucchini noodles and buckwheat noodles. Then you’ll have a gluten free dish that is so easy to digest and still fullfilling.
How to make zucchini noodles?
Spiralized zucchini pasta are easy to make at home.
I started my very first vegetables noodles with a hand spiralizer (amazon has some for 10$).
If you don’t have any spiralizer at home yet, I recommend to simply peel the zucchinis into thin ribbons using a vegetable peeler. I get you covered with this video (have a look).
Once I discovered the spiralizer I started to spiralize everything (and I still do). It’s simply magic, delicious and so healthy vegetable pasta.
What to add to make a creamy zucchini noodles recipe?
I love to mix my vegetables noodles with my scrumptious walnut, hazelnut and basil pesto that you can cook in a whizz. I am adding some fresh tomatoes and dried tomatoes too. And if you have one ripe avocado, cube it and add it on top of it.
It adds the perfect sweet and creamy touch to those healthy zucchini pasta !
Top Tip : raw zucchini noodles or cooked?
These noodles are made with fresh zucchini, which is packed with nutrients and low in calories. You can enjoy them raw for a light and refreshing option, or cook them for a heartier meal.
I prefer to sauté them in a pan with olive oil and garlic to bring out their sweet flavor and make them even more tender.
Another option could be to boil them in water for only 1 to 2 minutes. Those zoodles will be irresistibly soft and tasty this way too.
To add a burst of flavor and health benefits, I top these noodles with a homemade basil pesto. Basil is known for its anti-inflammatory and cardiovascular properties, making this dish not only delicious but also good for you.
Basil pesto or any other sauce?
Once your zucchini are ready, raw or slightly sauteed, add any sauce you like or any protein you want.
Looking for more tasty options, I could recommend you these 2 insane sauces that would be insane with zucchini noodles :
Healthy Pesto Zucchini Noodles and…
Tasty, creamy, flavorful and good for you !
If you make it
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Feel free to ask me any question or leave me a comment (reply) below the recipe, I will be thrilled to reply to you.
Healthy greetings, Laetitia
PESTO ZUCCHINI NOODLES WITH FRESH AND DRIED TOMATOES
INGREDIENTS
NOODLES
- 4 small zucchinis or 2 big zucchinis
- Few cherry tomatoes
- 3 sundried tomatoes
- Few fresh basil leaves
- ½ avocado - cut into cubes
- 1-2 garlic cloves
- 1-2 tbsp olive oil
PESTO
- 3-6 tbsp homemade walnut and hazelnut pesto - or any healthy pesto you have at home
INSTRUCTIONS
PESTO
- To make the pesto, check out the recipe walnut, hazelnut and basil pesto. If the pesto is not runny enough, add some hot water (1 to 3 Tbsp) or Tahini and mix well.
NOODLES
- Wash your zucchinis. Put the zucchinis through a spiralizer or peel them into ribbons using a peeler. Place them on the side in a medium bowl.
- Cut the fresh and dried tomatoes in half. If the dried tomatoes are too dried, soak them first for 10 minutes in cold water then chop them. Set aside.
- Clean the basil leaves. Put on the side with the tomatoes for topping.
- In a medium pan, saute some olive oil with grated garlic cloves over medium heat. After 1 or 2 minutes, add the zucchini noodles. Using some tongs, mix the pasta regularly and delicately. After 1 to 2 minutes, they should be ready and slightly wilted and still have a crunch. Place them in a medium bowl.
- Add 3 tablespoons of pesto to the noodles bowl and mix gently. Add more pesto according to your taste. Divide into 2 plates. Top with tomatoes, dried tomatoes, fresh basil leaves.
- Now cut your ½ avocado into cubes and top the 2 plates with it. Enjoy.
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