Description
A light and fresh pasta dish featuring zucchini noodles, pesto, and Caprese salad ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchini
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 cup pine nuts
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella, cubed
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and trim the ends of the zucchini. Use a spiralizer to create noodles.
- In a food processor, combine basil, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, and garlic. Pulse until finely chopped.
- With the food processor running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until the pesto is smooth. Stir in the lemon juice.
- In a large bowl, combine the zucchini noodles, pesto, cherry tomatoes, and mozzarella.
- Toss gently to coat all ingredients with pesto.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a creamier pesto, add a tablespoon of water.
- You can substitute walnuts or almonds for pine nuts.
- Add grilled chicken or shrimp for a more substantial meal.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Category: Lunch
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 33g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: zucchini noodles, pesto, caprese, pasta, vegetarian, healthy, quick meal, no cook