Burst Tomato & Zucchini Spaghetti
Zucchini spaghetti: try this bright, healthy pasta with creamy avocado sauce and burst cherry tomatoes. A quick, satisfying meal ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 avocado
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup fresh flat leaf parsley
- 3-4 green onions (green parts)
- 1 garlic clove
- 4 ounces whole wheat spaghetti
- 3 cups yellow and red cherry tomatoes
- 2 zucchini, spiralized
- Parmesan cheese for topping
Instructions
- Pulse all sauce ingredients (avocado, olive oil, salt, parsley, green onions, garlic) together in a food processor until smooth. Set aside.
- Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat the cherry tomatoes in a large skillet over medium-high heat with a very quick drizzle of olive oil. Gently shake the pan to get them moving (you might want to grab a lid for this – they really start to spatter when the juices hit the hot oil). Continue cooking until tomatoes are roasty-looking and the skins are split or loosened.
- Add the zucchini to the same pan and toss for 1-2 minutes, until tender-crisp.
- Add the spaghetti and the avocado sauce. Toss until combined.
- Season with salt and pepper, top with reserved tomatoes and Parmesan if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a truly creamy avocado sauce, ensure your avocado is perfectly ripe.
- Listen for the distinct sizzle of the tomatoes in the hot skillet; this indicates they are bursting and caramelizing beautifully.
- If the zucchini becomes too soft, it will release excess water. Aim for a tender-crisp texture for the best results.
- Store any leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat gently, as avocado can discolor. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.
- Listen for the distinct sizzle of the tomatoes in the hot skillet; this indicates they are bursting and caramelizing beautifully.
- If the zucchini becomes too soft, it will release excess water. Aim for a tender-crisp texture for the best results.
- Store any leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat gently, as avocado can discolor. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.