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a wide bowl of green zucchini noodles tossed in pesto with halved cherry tomatoes and shaved Parmesan, fresh basil on top, on a rustic table, bright natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Zucchini Noodles with Pesto

Spiralized zucchini combined with a colorful basil pesto sauce, cherry tomatoes, and Parmesan cheese.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 zucchini spiralized
  • 0.33 cup basil pesto
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes

Method
 

  1. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the spiralized zucchini and cook for two to three minutes until just tender.
  3. Toss in the cherry tomatoes and cook for one more minute.
  4. Remove from the heat and stir in the pesto until everything is coated.
  5. Season with salt and red pepper flakes.
  6. Top with grated Parmesan and serve right away.

Notes

Don't overcook the zucchini or it'll turn watery and limp.