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Basil Zucchini Pasta Salad

  • Author: Kristen Barkley
  • 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

  1. Heat pan with olive oil.
  2. Add zucchini pasta, and sauté for 2 minutes.
  3. Add tomatoes, and sauté for 2 minutes more.
  4. After the pasta reduces, add basil and mix well.
  5. Allow to cook another minute or two.
  6. Remove and plate.
  7. Top with manchego cheese.
  8. May be served warm or cold.

Notes

Top with grilled chicken for a simple Italian dinner.

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