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Zucchini Noodles with Pesto

Tender spiralized zucchini mixed with bright basil pesto and cherry tomatoes makes a quick summer dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 zucchini spiralized
  • 0.5 cup basil pesto
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp parmesan grated
  • 1 pinch salt

Method
 

  1. Spiralize the zucchini into noodles.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet and add the zucchini noodles.
  3. Cook 2 to 3 minutes just until barely tender.
  4. Toss with pesto, cherry tomatoes, and salt off the heat.
  5. Top with parmesan and serve right away.

Notes

Do not overcook or the noodles turn watery.