Zucchini Noodles with Pesto

4 steps · 45 min total

1. 01

   Make the Pesto

   Start by making the pesto. Combine the basil, walnuts, garlic, and Parmesan cheese in a food processor. With the motor running, slowly drizzle in the 1/3 cup olive oil and 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice until the mixture is well combined and relatively smooth. Set the pesto aside.
2. 02

   Spiralize Zucchini

   Prepare the zucchini for spiralizing. Trim the ends off both zucchini, then feed them through your spiralizer to create long, noodle-like strands.
3. 03

   Warm or Serve Cold

   You have a choice here: for warm noodles, heat a saucepan over medium heat with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, then briefly sauté the zucchini noodles until just tender. If you prefer them cold, simply add them directly to a mixing bowl.
4. 04

   Toss and Serve

   Once the noodles are ready (whether warm or cold), add the cherry tomatoes and the prepared pesto. Toss everything together until the noodles are evenly coated, then serve immediately.