Basil Zucchini Pasta Salad
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 6 mins
- Total Time: 16 mins
- Yield: 4 1x
- Category: Side Dish, Salad
Description
The combination of tomatoes, zucchini, and basil makes this recipe burst with flavor and color!
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Ingredients
- 4 lg zucchini, spiraled
- 1 lg bundle fresh basil (15 lg leaves)
- 30 cherry tomatoes, quartered
- salt pepper dusting
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 6 oz manchego cheese, shaved, optional
Instructions
- Heat pan with olive oil.
- Add zucchini pasta, and sauté for 2 minutes.
- Add tomatoes, and sauté for 2 minutes more.
- After the pasta reduces, add basil and mix well.
- Allow to cook another minute or two.
- Remove and plate.
- Top with manchego cheese.
- May be served warm or cold.
Notes
Top with grilled chicken for a simple Italian dinner.