7 years ago

Lemon Garlic Zoodles with Cherry Tomatoes and Fresh Mozzarella

Zucchini noodles, or “zoodles,” are a low-calorie alternative to wheat pasta that are easy to prepare and delicious to eat. The lemon and garlic sauce in this recipe pairs well with the noodles and enhances their delicate flavor.

Timesaving tip: Look for ready-to-use zoodles in our produce department.

4 servings
Preparation time: 35 minutes

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 4 cloves slivered garlic
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 ½ pounds (2 packages) L&B Zucchini Noodles (“Zoodles”)
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon zest
  • 1 cup organic cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup fresh cubed mozzarella pieces or cherry-size mozzarella balls
  • 2 tablespoons fresh organic basil chiffonade (cut into small ribbons)

Directions

  1. In a skillet, sauté olive oil, garlic and hot red pepper flakes (optional) over medium-high to high heat for 15-30 seconds until golden but not brown or burnt.
  2. Add zoodles to pan and sauté for 5-7 minutes, tossing and turning zoodles throughout. Add lemon juice and lemon zest halfway through cooking.
  3. Have a colander/strainer ready with a bowl underneath and dump the zoodles into the colander, reserving the liquid. Let it drain until no more liquid is dripping and then add this liquid back to the pan. Reduce liquid at high heat for 3 minutes.
  4. Place zoodles into a large serving dish. Drizzle the lemony sauce over the zoodles and top further with cherry tomatoes, mozzarella and basil chiffonade. Season to taste.