In a pinch for dinner? Don’t just reach for that box of pasta and jar of sauce. This vegetable medley is a perfect healthy substitute for your weekly pasta night. The tomatoes and garlic make a light and tasty sauce to accompany the zucchini noodles (often referred to as “zoodles”).
Ingredients
- Two medium Zucchinis
- 2 tbs olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- Dried Basil
- Cherry Tomatoes
- Salt
- Pepper
- Optional: Red pepper flakes
Directions
- Spiralize zucchinis
- Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in large skillet
- Add 2 cloves minced garlic to skillet and sauté for 30 seconds
- Slice cherry tomatoes in half, add to skillet. Sauté tomatoes in garlic oil until soft
- Add in zoodles, sauté for 5-10 minutes depending on the consistency you like! 5 minutes for “al-dente” or closer to 10 minutes for more tender.
- Season with salt, pepper, dried basil, and red pepper flakes for a kick
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