Fresh Tomato Basil Zucchini Noodles

Fresh tomato basil zucchini noodles are loaded with nutrients and make a super simple vegan, gluten-free, Paleo, and whole30 dinner recipe for those busy weeknights!  

Ever since I received my spiralizer for Christmas I have become OBSESSED with spinning vegetables into adorable noodles.

One of the major things I miss eating when trying to stick to a gluten-free and lower-carb diet is noodles!!

Spaghetti sauce, alfredo sauce, or mixed together with your favorite taco flavors… noodles are normally the conveyor of all things yummy.

And these tomato basil zucchini noodles are no different.  These zoodles taste as good as any carb-laden noodle you’ve had!

(OK, maybe not quite as good… but definitely SUPER good for you!!)

What Type of Spiralizer is the Best?

There are numerous types of spiralizers, but a tabletop spiralizer with a suction-grip is my recommendation.

The handheld spiralizers are smaller but are also very difficult to use.  It is almost impossible to spiralize hard vegetables, too (such as carrots or sweet potatoes.)

However, the tabletop spiralizers with suction-grips lock onto the countertop to make sure the spiralizer does not slide around and allows you to get perfectly spiralized zucchini noodles in minutes!

How Do You Make Zucchini Pasta for these Tomato Basil Zucchini Noodles?

In this particular recipe, I used the ribbon-cut blade that came in my OXO spiralizer kit.

Feel free to try the spaghetti or fettucine cut, too!  Just know that the time it takes to saute the zucchini noodles will vary slightly.

Why are these Tomato Basil Zucchini Noodles so Nutritious?

The primary ingredients in these tomato basil zucchini noodles are:

• Tomatoes– loaded with lycopene, Vitamin C, and Vitamin A!
• Garlic– a potential anti-inflammatory and anti-cancerous ingredient.
• Zucchini– low in carbs, calories, and high in fiber and Vitamin C!
• Basil– anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
• Olive Oil– loaded with healthy omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids.

How Can I Evolve these Tomato Basil Zucchini Noodles?

While these tomato basil zucchini noodles are already vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, Paleo, and whole30-approved, there are still a few tweaks and variations you can try:

• Feel free to swap out the Roma tomatoes for whatever you have in your garden or can find at the store!
• Basil is the preferred herb for this dish, but I have also had great success with fresh rosemary.
• Try using summer squash in place of the zucchini, or half and half!

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Fresh Tomato Basil Zucchini Noodles

Fresh tomato basil zucchini noodles are loaded with nutrients and make a super simple vegan, gluten-free, Paleo, and whole30 dinner recipe for those busy weeknights!  

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Course Dinner, lunch, Main Course

Cuisine American, Italian

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Servings 4 servings

Calories 284 kcal

London Brazil

Ingredients

Tomato Basil Sauce:

• 1 cup sweet onion finely diced
• 3 Tbsp. olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic crushed
• 1.75 pounds Roma tomatoes finely diced
• 1 tsp. salt plus more to taste
• ¼ tsp. white pepper
• ¼ cup basil finely chopped

Zucchini Noodles:

• 8 zucchini* spiralized into noodles
• 2 Tbsp. olive oil divided
• 1 tsp. salt divided

Instructions

1. In a large skillet or saucepan combine onions and oil. Saute over medium-low heat for 3 minutes.

2. Add garlic and saute for an additional 1 minute.

3. Add tomatoes, salt, and pepper. Continue cooking over medium-low heat for 8-10 minutes, or until tomatoes have cooked down.

4. Add basil and cook for an additional 2 minutes.

5. Spiralize your zucchini with a ribbon cut blade using a tabletop spiralizer.

6. While sauce is cooking, drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-low heat. Add half of your zucchini noodles and sprinkle with ½ teaspoon salt. Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until zucchini is tender.
7. Repeat the above step with the remaining zucchini noodles, oil, and salt.

8. Serve zucchini noodles with tomato basil sauce and sprinkle with additional basil. Enjoy!

Recipe Notes

*In this particular recipe, I used the ribbon-cut blade that came in my OXO spiralizer kit.

Feel free to try the spaghetti or fettucine cut, too!  Just know that the time it takes to saute the zucchini noodles will vary slightly.

Nutrition Facts

Fresh Tomato Basil Zucchini Noodles

Amount Per Serving

Calories 284 Calories from Fat 180

% Daily Value*

Fat 20g31%

Saturated Fat 2g13%

Sodium 1000mg43%

Potassium 1553mg44%

Carbohydrates 24g8%

Fiber 6g25%

Sugar 17g19%

Protein 7g14%

Vitamin A 2515IU50%

Vitamin C 100.5mg122%

Calcium 99mg10%

Iron 2.3mg13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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