Zucchini Noodles with Blistered Tomatoes and Pesto

1. 1

   Place zucchini noodles in a colander and sprinkle with salt.

2. 2

   Let sit for 10 minutes and squeeze out any extra moisture.

3. 3

   Set aside.

4. 4

   Add oil to a large skillet over high heat.

5. 5

   Add cherry tomatoes and cook 34 minutes until caramelized on the outside and tender.

6. 6

   If they are burning, turn heat down a bit.

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   Set aside.

8. 8

   In another skillet, toast pine nuts (with no oil) until lightly browned on the outside.

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   Do not burn.

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    You can serve these noodles either warm or cold.

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    To serve this dish cold, toss noodles, tomatoes, mozzarella, toasted pine nuts and pesto together.

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    Serve immediately or place in the refrigerator to chill.

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    To serve warm, add 1/2 tablespoon olive oil to a skillet (you can use the one you toasted pine nuts in or cooked tomatoes).

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    Add noodles and cook for 12 minutes to heat through.

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    Toss in pesto and tomatoes and cook for 12 additional minutes to heat through.

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    Take off heat and sprinkle with mozzarella and toasted pine nuts.

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    Serve immediately.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.