Hi there! Who is looking for something fresh and yummy? Let’s prepare Zucchini noodles with pesto sauce. This one has quickly worked its way to the top of the list – I am nearly certain you will enjoy it. It is refreshing, full of flavor, and one of the quickest meals to make – perfect for those busy evenings when you still wish to savor something nice.
What Are Zoodles?
So, to begin with the zoodles. For those who have not yet encountered zucchini noodles, you are really missing a lot! Zoodles are simply zucchini that has been sliced into noodle shapes, and these make a wonderful low-carb replacement for pasta. And they are, so much more interesting to eat! Zucchini has this wonderful crunch and the ability to absorb sauces well.
The Best Pesto
Now, to move on to pesto. Homemade pesto is quite simple to prepare and it’s 100% better than the store jarred ones. You only need fresh basil, garlic, nuts (if you have them pine nuts, plain should be fine), olive oil and cheese if desired. Simply blend it in and you have a sauce which is full of color and has a lively taste to it, that makes it easy to combine everything.
Cooking Made Easy
Within approximately twenty minutes, you can prepare the dish. It is quite easy, isn’t it?
Ingredients
- Three (3) medium zucchinis
- Fresh basil leaves (one cup)
- Two (2) garlic cloves
- A quarter (¼) cup of pine nuts or leisure nuts
- One-half (½) cup of grated parmesan cheese. This is optional, but highly desirable
- A quarter (¼) cup of extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- A few cherry tomatoes (optional: for additional color)
Steps to Make It:
Let’s begin by Spiralizing the zucchini:
For now, spiralize the zucchinis! There’s no need to buy an expensive machine, a good vegetable peeler or knife should work just as well. The goal is to not roundler the shape but get a cabbage shaped spiralised zone.
How to make the pesto:
Now add the basil, garlic, and pine nuts in your food processor, throwing in the parmesan cheese if you’re using it. Blend until fully incorporated, and then while the mixer is on low speed, drizzle in the olive oil and continue mixing it until it becomes smooth. Taste. Add some salt and pepper to the mixture if necessary.
Prepare the Zoodles:
Place your skillet over a medium flame and add your zoodles to the pan. You can sauté them for only a short 2-3 minutes. We want them to be soft but still retain some bite. Mushy noodles? Not appealing, right?
Combine Everything:
With the zoodles now prepared, remove them from the heat and mix in the pesto till every inch of the noodles is adoring the wilderness that is pesto sauce.
Add Toppings and Serve:
If you want to spice things up a little, add some cut cherry tomatoes. Present it hot and relax so that you can eat.
Why It’s Worth It
What I appreciate in this recipe is the feeling that it is very fresh and satisfying at the same time. It is an excellent option when looking for something that is light, yet great enough to fill you up. Also, it is highly adaptable! Top it off with grilled chicken, shrimp or any other veggies that are hiding in your fridge.
Try this the next time you need a quick and tasty meal-suitable for adults and children alike: zucchini noodles with pesto. It’s effortless, yummy, and an ideal method of having a healthy meal without too much work. Have fun!
