I was always intimidated to make zucchini noodles; they just seemed complicated and time consuming to make. For a wedding gift we received the Spiralizer attachment for the Kitchen Aid mixer, so I thought I’d give them a try!
I don’t know why I was ever intimidated to make them! Literally it’s faster to make zucchini noodles with this attachment then it is to boil water to make pasta.
Now we prefer zucchini noodles in our house over pasta! It’s a guilt free way to enjoy any of our favorite pasta recipes!
These noodles paired with my Nut Free Pesto is the perfect quick and healthy weeknight dinner!
Ingredients:
Pesto Sauce
5-6 small zucchini
1 pint cherry tomatoes
Instructions:
Using your favorite spiralizer (mine is the Kitchen Aid attachment), attach the zucchini and turn them into noodles.
Combine the zucchini noodles and pesto. Toss until zucchini is evenly coated. Add the tomatoes and serve room temperature or chilled.
If you prefer to cook the noodles, just add the noodles with pesto to a pan over medium heat and sauté for a couple minutes. It only takes a couple minutes since they’re so thin, so don’t overcook.
Enjoy!
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This looks AMAZING!
I haven’t used my spiralizer in awhile – I need to stop at the grocery tonight & get some pesto & zucchini & do just this!
Thanks! Yes you should, it’s so easy and healthy!
I have GOT to try this! Yum!
You should, I promise it won’t dissapoint! 🙂
I never thought of doing zoodles with pesto! Genius!
Let me tell you, they’re amazing if I do say so myself! HA
YUM! Love that you have a spiralizer attachment for your Kitchen Aid, I definitely need to look into getting one 🙂
Green Fashionista
Yum! We just recently upgraded to the Kitchen Aide spiralizer, and I can’t wait to try it out! And you’re totally right, making the zucchini noodles are easier than boiling water for pasta, and I love the fact that it’s healthier too!
I’ll have to make this one weekend when Gary is out of town or out for the night since he’s allergic to Pesto but I love it! xo, Biana-BlovedBoston
I love anything with pesto so this looks like the perfect side dish! Yum! xo