Pasta con Pomodorini e Mozzarella
Pasta con Pomodorini e Mozzarella is a fresh, vibrant dish that combines sweet cherry tomatoes with creamy mozzarella, all served over a bed of spiralized zucchini for a Paleo twist. This simple yet flavorful meal is perfect for a light dinner that celebrates Italian flavors while staying healthy.

20 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Italian
280 kcal
Ingredients
- Zucchini - 2 medium, spiralized
- Cherry tomatoes - 300 grams, halved
- Fresh mozzarella balls - 150 grams, diced
- Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
- Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
- Fresh basil - 10 leaves, torn
- Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
- Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
Steps
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- Add the halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes until they start to soften and release their juices.
- Stir in the spiralized zucchini, salt, and pepper, and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until the zucchini is tender but still slightly crisp.
- Remove the skillet from heat and gently fold in the diced mozzarella and torn basil leaves.
- Serve immediately, garnished with additional basil if desired.
Nutrition
- Calories: 280
- Protein: 10 g
- Carbs: 18 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
- Total Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Water: 0.5 L
Health Benefits
- Rich in antioxidants from tomatoes, which can help reduce inflammation.
- Zucchini is low in calories and high in water content, promoting hydration and digestion.
Tags
ItalianPaleoDinner