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Close-up of a bowl of Zucchini Noodle Pesto Caprese with mozzarella, tomatoes, and pine nuts.

Zucchini Noodle Pesto Caprese


  • Author: habibarecipes
  • Total Time: 15 min
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

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 pesto
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 4 ounces fresh mozzarella, cubed
  • 2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Spiralize the zucchini into noodles.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the zucchini noodles, pesto, cherry tomatoes, and mozzarella.
  3. Toss gently to coat the noodles and ingredients evenly with pesto.
  4. Season with salt and pepper to your preference.
  5. Top with toasted pine nuts before serving.

Notes

  • For a creamier pesto, you can add a tablespoon of olive oil.
  • If you don’t have a spiralizer, you can use a vegetable peeler to create wide ribbons.
  • Prep Time: 15 min
  • Cook Time: 0 min
  • Category: Lunch
  • Method: No Cook
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 500mg
  • Fat: 35g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 25g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 15g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg

Keywords: zucchini noodles, pesto, caprese, pasta, vegetarian, healthy, quick meal, no cook