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Zucchetti Pasta in a white bowl with nutritional yeast, tomatoes, and fresh basil.
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5-minute Zucchetti Pasta

This "cheesy" zucchini noodle bowl only takes 5 minutes to make! It's low carb and packed full of B vitamins!
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 minute
Total Time 6 minutes
Servings 1 serving
Calories 275kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 small zucchinis
  • 1/3 cup nutritional yeast
  • 1/4 cup almond milk
  • 1-2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic, minced
  • kosher salt, to taste
  • pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons tomato sauce
  • 1 plum tomato, thinly sliced
  • 1 pinch Italian seasoning
  • fresh basil (or parsley)
  • crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 tablespoon capers

Instructions

  • Spiralize the zucchini. If the zucchini is extra moist, take a paper towel to the zucchini and dab it dry so that no excess water remains.
  • In a small microwave safe bowl, combine the nutritional yeast, almond milk, olive oil and garlic. Cook in the microwave for 30-60 seconds until warm. 
  • Remove and whisk the mixture until well combined. Add the salt, pepper, and tomato sauce. Whisk again. 
  • Toss the zucchini noodles with the almond milk mixture. 
  • Add the sliced tomato, Italian seasoning, basil, red pepper flakes, and capers. Serve warm!

Notes

For a protein boost add chickpeas, chicken, or gluten-free sausage, for a Paleo option. 
 
Recipe from Nourishing Superfood Bowls by Lindsay Cotter of Cotter Crunch

Nutrition

Calories: 275kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 494mg | Potassium: 1562mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 1430IU | Vitamin C: 80.8mg | Calcium: 138mg | Iron: 2.6mg