Zucchini Noodles Recipe With Tomatoes
Zucchini Noodles With Tomatoes is bursting with the summertime flavors of zucchini noodles, tomatoes and fresh basil.
Servings: 4
Calories: 173kcal
Ingredients
- 1 Tbs. olive oil
- 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved lengthwise
- 1 onion, chopped, 1 cup
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3/4 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp. pepper
- 1/4 cup white wine OR chicken broth
- 2 Tbs. butter
- 1 lb. zucchini, cut into “pasta” strands, 5 cups
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1/4 cup shaved Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Heat oil in large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook tomatoes, onion, garlic, kosher salt and pepper until just tender, 2-3 minutes.
- Add wine and cook 1 minute.
- Add butter and cook until butter is melted and a light sauce forms, 1 minute.
- Stir in zucchini and cook until just tender, 1-2 minutes.
- Remove from heat. Stir in basil and top with Parmesan.
Notes
Makes 5 cups. Recipe can be served as a main dish or a vegetable side dish.
Swirls of Flavor Recipe Tips
- Be sure not to overcook the zucchini spaghetti or it will become soggy
- Add chopped fresh mint for added summer flavor
- Love a little heat? Add a pinch of red pepper flakes
- Substitute chicken broth or vegetable broth for the white wine
- Add spiralized yellow squash
- No fresh basil on hand? Just add 1 teaspoon dried basil to Step 2 and cook with tomatoes, onion, garlic, kosher salt and pepper!
Nutrition
Calories: 173kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 526mg | Potassium: 627mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1515IU | Vitamin C: 39mg | Calcium: 116mg | Iron: 1mg