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Best Zucchini Noodles

Best Zucchini Noodles

Delicious Best Zucchini Noodles with fresh ingredients and a light sauce, perfect for a healthy meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 197 kcal

Equipment

  • Spiralizer
  • large skillet
  • Pasta Tongs

Ingredients
  

  • 4 medium zucchini about 2 pounds
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic 3 to 4 cloves
  • ¼ to ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes depending on spice preference
  • 2 medium tomatoes chopped, about 12 ounces
  • ½ cup shredded parmesan cheese plus more for serving
  • 1 cup basil leaves torn into pieces
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 2 teaspoons cold water
  • to taste Salt

Instructions
 

Prepare Zucchini Noodles

  • Trim and spiralize the zucchini. Then cut the spiralized zucchini into long noodles to be about the length of spaghetti.
  • Add olive oil, garlic, and the red pepper flakes to a large, deep skillet. Turn to medium heat. When the oil bubbles around the garlic, add the zucchini noodles.
  • Toss the noodles with pasta tongs and cook until al dente — they should be wilted but still have a crunch; 5 to 7 minutes. Do not let the noodles cook any longer, or else they will become mushy. As they cook, keep tossing so that all the zucchini noodles have a chance to hit the bottom of the skillet.
  • Stir in the tomatoes, basil, and parmesan cheese, and then cook for one minute. Use pasta tongs to transfer the noodles, tomatoes, and basil to a serving dish. Leave the liquid in the skillet.

To Finish

  • Bring the liquid left in the skillet to a simmer.
  • Combine cornstarch and cold water in a small bowl, then whisk into the simmering liquid. Cook while whisking until the liquid thickens to a sauce; about 1 minute. Taste the sauce and season with salt.
  • Pour the sauce over the zucchini, tomatoes, and basil. Finish with more parmesan cheese on top and serve immediately.

Notes

Cooked zucchini noodles are best enjoyed immediately for the best texture. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for a couple of days, but expect that they will release more liquid as they sit.

Nutrition

Serving: 1of the recipeCalories: 197kcalCarbohydrates: 11.2gProtein: 10.7gFat: 14.3gSaturated Fat: 3.4gCholesterol: 7.2mgSodium: 471.4mgFiber: 3.4gSugar: 1.7g
Keyword Best Zucchini Noodles, Healthy Recipe, Vegetarian, zucchini
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