Caramelized zucchini pasta features pan-cooked zucchini that's lightly caramelized, cherry tomatoes, onions, garlic, and parmesan cheese. It's a delicious meal full of flavor and health benefits.

If you want to cut cabs, not flavor, then you've found the recipe for you! This delicious zucchini pasta switches out traditional pasta for zucchini strips that are cooked until tender and flavorful with a few other healthy and delicious ingredients.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

• It uses simple ingredients that can be found in your produce section or your garden.
• It's incredibly easy to make.
• It's a healthy dish that's anything but bland.
• Even kids love the flavors!

Top Tip

Stir your zucchini, onions, and garlic the entire time you cook them. You want a bit of caramelization, but you don't want anything to burn.

Ingredients

You'll only need a few ingredients to make this dish, and if you have a garden, you might just have the main ingredient on hand. Anything you don't have can be found in the produce and refrigerated sections of your grocery store. Be sure to check the recipe card at the end of the post for exact amounts.

• Medium-sized zucchini
• Olive oil
• Diced onions
• Minced garlic
• Salt
• Pepper
• Cherry tomatoes
• Grated parmesan cheese

Instructions

Making this recipe is a breeze. It only requires a little prep and about 15 minutes of cooking. You'll be in and out of the kitchen in no time. The highlights are here, but you'll find the exact instructions in the recipe card at the end of the post.

1: Seed and slice the zucchini.

2: Cook the zucchini, onions, garlic, salt, and pepper until the onions are soft.

3: Add tomatoes and cook until the zucchini is tender.

4: Add parmesan and serve.

Substitutions and Variations

• Add cayenne pepper for a spicy version of the dish.
• Crumbled bacon adds a delicious smoky flavor.
• Try adding sliced black olives for a salty, tangy kick.

Equipment

• Knife
• Cutting board
• Spoon
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Skillet
• Wooden spoon or spatula

Storage

Refrigerator: Store in an air-tight container for up to 4 days.

Freezer: This recipe won't freeze well.

Reheat: Place the caramelized zucchini pasta in a skillet and cook over medium-low heat until heated through.

Make Ahead: While you can reheat this dish, it's best when fresh.

What to Serve with Zucchini Pasta

Zucchini pasta, or "zoodles" can be used in any instance that you'd use regular pasta. Serve it with red sauce, white sauce, or add you favorite meats.

Tips:

• Cut your zucchini into uniform strips so they cook evenly.
• Stir frequently while cooking the zucchini and vegetables so they don't burn.
• There's no need to remove the skin on the zucchini. It will soften right along with the rest of the vegetable.

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