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.

Pasta con Pomodorini e Mozzarella
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

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
  3. Add the halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes until they start to soften and release their juices.
  4. 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.
  5. Remove the skillet from heat and gently fold in the diced mozzarella and torn basil leaves.
  6. 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