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Mediterranean Pesto Zucchini Pasta

February 22, 2015 By Carolyn Berry 2 Comments

zucchini pasta 4I recently bought a new kitchen gadget that makes zucchini noodles, aka ‘zoodles.‘ What a cool and inexpensive contraption! And I love the ‘no cooking’ part. I put a Mediterranean twist on this recipe, but these zoodles are so versatile and can replace any pasta recipe. Pasta sauce, meat sauce, seafood sauce and alfredo sauce are all delicious.

Zoodles are a great way to get in more veg and fiber – Yes! Two things that us dietitians are always harping on people about =). Also, the large volume of vegetable in this meal will keep you feeling comfortably full and satisfied for hours, so don’t be afraid to fill your plate this time.

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Mediterranean Pesto Zucchini Pasta

Makes: 2-4 servings (culinary spiral slicer required)

Ingredients:

  • 2 medium zucchini
  • 1/3-1/2 cup pesto (store bought or homemade)
  • 10-15 cherry tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1/2 cup kalamata olives, chopped
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Place whole tomatoes on a baking pan and drizzle with olive oil. Bake for 5-10 minutes, until tomatoes skin cracks and juices are running out.
  2. Using the culinary spiral slicer, make the zoodles. Place zoodles in a large bowl.
  3. Add pesto to the zoodles and toss with a fork until coated. Add the remaining ingredients and toss. Eat the pasta as is, with a fork and spoon, or cut the zoodles into smaller pieces using a knife and fork.

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Comments

  1. Susan says

    June 21, 2015 at 7:23 am

    What is the “zoodle” maker? Where can I find one?

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    • ckberry says

      July 4, 2015 at 12:59 pm

      Hi Susan, you can order them from Amazon.com/ca. Bed, Bath and Beyond also sells them. I would google “zoodle maker” to see where they are sold nearest you =)

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