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A good marinara sauce is a secret weapon for any mom. You can serve it on top of Whole Wheat Pizza Dough, as a dipping sauce with Zucchini Coins and of course with pasta, but pesto just inches past red sauce is our kitchen. We love it in Egg Pesto Melts, in a Potaco and our new favorite being these zucchini spaghetti noodles. That’s right, zucchini! I got my hands on a copy of Inspiralized by Ali Maffucci and it’s made a world of difference in the way that I think about vegetables. I’ve always been a fan of transforming vegetables kids typically avoid like kale and spinach into fun kid friendly recipes like Kale Chips and Spinach Cake Muffins.
The Inspiralized cookbook shows you how to turn everyday vegetables into healthy, creative, satisfying meals that are not only creative, but as I’ve been finding from the recipes I’ve tried in the book, also delicious. The night I made this Pesto Spaghetti with Cherry Tomatoes for six people every last bite was consumed. It’s true that everyone in our family loves pesto, but this simple recipe really showcases all of the ingredients in the best way possible. The best part is that it’s gluten-free, so you can serve this “spaghetti” to your favorite pasta lovers!
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Pesto Spaghetti with Heirloom Tomatoes with Inspiralized
Ingredients
- 3 cups fresh basil leaves
- 3 tablespoons pine nuts
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
- 2 medium zucchini, spiralized with Blade C
- 3/4 cup mixed heirloom grape tomatoes
Instructions
- Combine the basil, pine nuts, olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic, and parmesan in a food processor and pulse until creamy.
- Place the zucchini noodles and tomatoes in a large bowl, pour the pesto on top, and toss to combine.
- Note: If you prefer a hot dish, heat the zucchini noodles in a large skillet over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes, When they are al dente, add the tomatoes and pesto, and toss for another 1 to 2 minutes, until heated through.
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I really want to try sweet potato noodles. I love them in anything!
Finally people are using this technique on more than potatoes! Looks like a delicious recipe!
I shared on Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/pin/475903885602648359/
I’d love to try carrots and apples in a spiralized salad.
I have been wishing for a Spiralizer for the longest time! This Inspiralizer & Cookbook are great…would love to win them 🙂 Thanks for this chance! First thing I’d make is Zoodles.
Trying to transform my family’s eating habits and this would help out tremendously!!!
Wow, I’ve been looking at these for awhile. I would LOVE to win and try it with all the zucchini we grow. Thanks for the chance to win this generous giveaway!
Would love to try zucchini or sweet potato!
I’d love to try this with zucchini!
I love zucchini and would love to try this recipe, especially the warm/hot version. Anything with garlic and basil just can’t be anything but awesome.
This looks absolutely delicious!
I love zucchini and would love to try this recipe, especially the warm/hot version. Yummy!
I want to try the zucchini to start! My friends have raved about this method of making “noodles.”
I have been wanting to give one of these a try!
This is so wonderful for preparation of so many healthy meals. Thanks.