Spiralized Zucchini Pasta alla Puttanesca (Cherry Tomatoes and Olives)

This zoodles recipe is my low carb take on the Italian restaurant favorite Pasta alla Puttanesca using zucchini pasta instead of spaghetti! Tossed with sauteed tomatoes, garlic, olives, capers and basil, this dish is ready in 25 minutes!

Before we talk about this zoodles recipe, tell me, have you heard of pasta alla puttanesca before? And do you know what it means in Italian? I won't tell if you don't.

But I'll give you hint: putta = prostitute. Oops, I said it, couldn't resist.

Can you imagine yourself asking for prostitute spaghetti in a restaurant - preferably a fancy one - without laughing? Ha, I'm happy we didn't translate this one in English!

The traditional ingredients of this delicious pasta dish are garlic, tomatoes, olives, and capers. And also anchovies, but I skipped these because I really can't stand them!

Other than that, this recipe for zoodles alla puttanesca is pretty true to the traditional one.

Have I mentioned that we do not use pasta? To keep things healthy, we make this classic Italian dish with zucchini pasta aka. zoodles.

I just love how you can turn a calorie and carb heavy meal into something light and healthy using veggie noodles.

For this zoodles recipe, I used my Spiralizer (that I highly recommend!) but you can also make zucchini noodles with a julienne slicer or a mandoline slicer if that's what you have on hand!

Enjoy this healthy Italian zoodles recipe - it's classic and elegant, despite the name  🙂

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Spiralized Zucchini Pasta alla Puttanesca (Cherry Tomatoes and Olives)

This zoodles recipe is my low carb take on the Italian restaurant favorite Pasta alla Puttanesca using zucchini pasta instead of spaghetti! Tossed with sauteed tomatoes, garlic, olives, capers and basil, this dish can be on the table in 25 minutes!

Course Main Course

Cuisine American, Italian

Keyword clean eating, healthy Italian recipes, low carb dinner ideas, pasta alla puttanesca, zoodles recipes, zucchini noodles

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Total Time 25 minutes

Servings 2

Calories 203 kcal

Ingredients

• 2 medium zucchini peeled
• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 9 oz cherry tomatoes 255 g, cut in half
• 4 cloves garlic finely minced
• 2 small chilies seeds removed, finely minced
• 1 tbsp baby capers
• ⅓ cup pitted Kalamata olives about 12 olives
• 2 cups fresh basil leaves lightly packed, chopped (measured before being chopped)
• 2 tbsp parmesan cheese grated - to serve, optional

Instructions

1. Using your spiralizer, make zucchini noodles. If you don't have one, you can use a julienne slicer or a mandoline slicer. Set aside.
2. Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. When the oil is hot, add tomatoes, garlic, chili, capers, and olives. Sauté for about 30 seconds. Add 1 tablespoon of water, cover with a lid and cook on low-medium for about 4 minutes or until tomatoes are soft.
3. Turn off the heat, stir in basil and zucchini pasta. Toss to coat zucchini noodles with tomato mixture. Season if needed. Serve immediately and sprinkle with grated parmesan.

Recipe Notes

I prefer my zuchini noodles raw but you can also cook them with the tomato mixture for no more than 1 minute.

Nutrition Facts

Spiralized Zucchini Pasta alla Puttanesca (Cherry Tomatoes and Olives)

Amount Per Serving (1 /2)

Calories 203 Calories from Fat 108

% Daily Value*

Fat 12g18%

Saturated Fat 2g13%

Cholesterol 3mg1%

Sodium 585mg25%

Potassium 1029mg29%

Carbohydrates 19g6%

Fiber 4g17%

Sugar 10g11%

Protein 7g14%

Vitamin A 2840IU57%

Vitamin C 135.1mg164%

Calcium 176mg18%

Iron 3mg17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.