Tomato Basil Zucchini Pasta
Classic meets contemporary in this marriage of tomato sauce and zucchini noodles (a healthy alternative to pasta).
Recipe overview
Developed by Emily Richards (PH Ec.)
4 servings
15 minutes
(prep: 10 mins / cook: 5 mins)
15 minutes
(prep: 10 mins / cook: 5 mins)
- Calories 70
- Carbs 6 g
- Sugar 4 g
- Fibre 2 g
Time Required
15 mins
Carbohydrates
6 g/serving
Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 zucchini, trimmed
- 2 tbsp (30 mL) freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) extra virgin olive oil
- 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
- 2 cloves garlic, sliced
- 1/2 cup (125 mL) fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
- Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
4 servings
15 minutes
(prep: 10 mins / cook: 5 mins)
15 minutes
(prep: 10 mins / cook: 5 mins)
- Calories 70
- Carbs 6 g
- Sugar 4 g
- Fibre 2 g
Directions
- Spiralize zucchini to make noodles. Place in a bowl and toss with cheese. Set aside.
- In a nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat and cook tomatoes and garlic for 5 minutes or until started to soften. Toss with zucchini along with basil to serve. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutritional Info
Per serving (1 of 4)
- Calories 70
- Protein 3 g
-
Total fat 4.5 g
- Saturated fat 1 g
- Cholesterol 0 mg
-
Carbohydrates 6 g
- Fibre 2 g
- Total sugar 4 g
- Added sugars 0 g
- Sodium 55 mg
- Potassium 400 mg
© 2019 Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada. Reproduced with permission from the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
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