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    Home ยป Recipes ยป Dinner ยป Spiralizer

    Courgette Spaghetti with Tomatoes and Homemade Pesto

    Published: Jun 26, 2018 ยท Updated: Mar 16, 2021 by Neil 21 Comments

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    Birds eye view of a plate of courgette spaghetti with tomatoes and homemade pesto with a fork to the side. Pin title text overlay at top.
    Courgette spaghetti with tomatoes and homemade pesto served on a white plate with a fork ready to eat. Cherry tomatoes in the background as decoration.

    Courgette spaghetti with tomatoes and homemade pesto is a delicious and simple recipe. It's perfect for beginners to get to grips with how to make courgette spaghetti. You’ll soon be using that spiralizer like professional in no time at all!

    A plate of courgette spaghetti with tomatoes and homemade pesto. Cherry tomatoes, a block of cheese, grater and pestle in the background.

    Folks, I seriously recommend spiralizing. It's a fantastic way of helping to cut back on carbs as well as getting more vegetables into your diet!

    I've created this simple courgette spaghetti with tomatoes and homemade pesto recipe. It shows you how to make courgette spaghetti.

    Once you've got to grips with the basics of spiralizing you'll soon be spiralizing lots of other vegetables as well. Like butternut squash and sweet potatoes.

    Details of the inexpensive spiralizer that I use and you can buy too are below!

    Close up of a plate of courgette spaghetti with tomatoes and homemade pesto with a fork to the right hand side.

    So What Exactly Is Courgette Spaghetti Anyway?

    Courgetti spaghetti, or courgette noodles, are thin strands of courgette that can take the place of pasta spaghetti or noodles.

    They need very little cooking and are the carbohydrate-free.

    You can create amazing dishes with courgette spaghetti. Especially if you’re on a health kick.

    Two plates of courgette spaghetti with tomatoes and homemade pesto. Forks to the right hand side and cherry tomatoes in between.

    Spiralizing vegetables doesn't mean you have to give up on pasta either.

    I don't think my other half or I could imagine our lives without pasta or our trips out to our favourite Battlefield Rest Italian restaurant!

    No, it just means that as with the 80/20 rule for eating there's balance.

    Some healthy, some not so healthy. 🙂

    Originating in Japan, the spiralizer has become an extremely popular kitchen tool.

    A way of helping to address that balance between too many carbs and not enough vegetables.

    This tasty courgette spaghetti with tomatoes and homemade pesto recipe sounds complicated but it's not.

    It's just a three step process. Make a quick batch of homemade pesto. Spiralize your courgette. Then warm everything together in a pan before serving!

    Birds eye view of two plates of courgette spaghetti with tomatoes and homemade pesto. Forks to the right hand side and cherry tomatoes in between.

    For This Courgette Spaghetti With Tomatoes and Homemade Pesto You May Need…

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    This is the Spiralizer that I have and use in all my Spiralizer recipes.

    It's an excellent relatively inexpensive Spiralizer. It's great for all your spiralizing needs and it's easy to use.

    It also doesn't come with too many complicated blades. There's just 3. And I've only ever used 2 of those!

    How To Make Courgette Spaghetti Using A Spiralizer

    It's easy to learn how to make your own courgette spaghetti. All it takes is some time spent learning to use your spiralizer. Here are the 4 steps to follow.

    1. Choose the noodle blade attachment of your spiralizer. This is the one that will create long twirls of pasta-like vegetable noodles.
    2. Insert the blade into your spiralizer and ensure the blade is locked in place and that the spiralizer is secured to the surface it is placed upon. My spiralizer has non slip rubber feet which means a safe & secure hold on the kitchen worktop.How to make courgette spaghetti spiralizer picture with courgette placed in it.3) Cut the ends off the courgettes and slice each in half. Place a half of courgette between the spikes of the plastic arm and press together so the courgette is held in place.How to make courgette spaghetti picture showing spiralizer with spiralized courgette.4) Turn the hand crank slowly and constantly until there is no more courgette left to spiralize. The blades will shave the courgette into spaghetti noodles ready for cooking.

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    Other Popular Spiralizer Recipes You Might Also Like

    • Zucchini mushroom pasta is a quick healthy vegetarian dinner that satisfies the craving you get for pasta without all the carbs. A perfect meat free meal!
    • This delicious butternut squash noodles with spring pesto and roasted tomatoes recipe can be ready in just over half an hour. 
    • Spiralized courgette spaghetti with chickpeas is not only a low carb, low fat and healthy recipe but it’s really easy to make too.

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    Courgette Spaghetti with Tomatoes and Homemade Pesto Recipe

    Spiralized courgette can also be added into tomato or vegetable based soups. Ideal if you have any left over!

    I’d love to hear what you think of my recipe in the comments below and please do rate my recipe 5* if you like it! 🙂

    Courgette spaghetti with tomatoes and homemade pesto is a delicious and simple recipe. It's perfect for beginners to get to grips with how to make courgette spaghetti. You’ll soon be using that spiralizer like professional in no time at all!
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    Courgette Spaghetti with Tomatoes and Homemade Pesto Recipe

    Courgette spaghetti with tomatoes and homemade pesto is a delicious and simple recipe for beginners to get to grips with how to make courgette spaghetti and their own homemade pesto too.
    Prep Time20 minutes mins
    Cook Time5 minutes mins
    Total Time25 minutes mins
    Course: Dinner
    Cuisine: Spiralizer
    Servings: 2
    Calories: 295kcal
    Author: Neil

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    Equipment

    • Spiralizer
    • Saucepans
    • Food processor
    • Pestle and mortar
    • Pyrex mixing glass bowl
    • Measuring spoons
    • Kitchen scale
    • Measuring jug
    • Grater
    • Wooden spoon

    Ingredients

    For the Homemade Pesto :-

    • 10 g basil leaves
    • 10 g lightly toasted pine nuts
    • 1 clove small of garlic peeled and finely chopped
    • 25 ml extra virgin olive oil
    • 10 g grated parmesan cheese

    For the Courgette Spaghetti :-

    • 2 large courgettes
    • 150 g cherry tomatoes
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • Freshly grated salt and pepper
    • Freshly grated parmesan cheese
    Metric - US Customary

    Instructions

    For the Homemade Pesto :-

    • If you have a food processor, blitz the basil leaves, then add the pine nuts and garlic and blitz again.
    • If you do not have a food processor, use a pestle and mortar, or sturdy bowl and the end of a rolling pin to bash the basil leaves into a pulp first, then add the pine nuts and garlic and bash them all together into a pulp. 
    • Remove the ingredients into a separate bowl, add the oil and the Parmesan cheese, mix all together.

    For the Courgette Spaghetti :-

    • Choose the noodle blade of your spiralizer, insert into spiralizer and ensure the blade is locked in place and that the spiralizer is secured to the surface it is placed upon.
    • Cut the ends off the courgettes and slice each in half. Place a half of courgette between the spikes of the plastic arm and press together so the courgette is held in place.
    • Turn the hand crank slowly and the blades will shave the courgette into spaghetti noodles ready for cooking.
    • Slice cherry tomatoes in half.
    • Heat the oil in a medium sized saucepan and saute the spaghetti noodles and cherry tomatoes together over a medium heat for 3-4 minutes to soften them.
    • Stir in the pesto, season to taste with the salt and pepper and heat through until warm.
    • Serve on plates with the freshly grated Parmesan cheese sprinkled over.
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    Nutrition

    Calories: 295kcal | Carbohydrates: 5.6g | Protein: 3.8g | Fat: 30.5g | Saturated Fat: 5.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 20.1g | Cholesterol: 3.6mg | Sodium: 93.6mg | Fiber: 1.8g | Sugar: 2.4g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Vitamin C: 25.6mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 0.5mg

    Nutrition Facts
    Courgette Spaghetti with Tomatoes and Homemade Pesto
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 295 Calories from Fat 275
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 30.5g47%
    Saturated Fat 5.1g32%
    Monounsaturated Fat 20.1g
    Cholesterol 3.6mg1%
    Sodium 93.6mg4%
    Carbohydrates 5.6g2%
    Fiber 1.8g8%
    Sugar 2.4g3%
    Protein 3.8g8%
    Vitamin A 200IU4%
    Vitamin C 25.6mg31%
    Calcium 80mg8%
    Iron 0.5mg3%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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    Comments

    1. David @ Spiced

      June 26, 2018 at 12:45 pm

      Ok, I seriously need to try spiralizing! I'm pretty sure I have not 1, but 2 spiralizers in the kitchen pantry...and I've never used either one. But whenever I see amazing spiralized dishes like this, it makes me want to go pull it out. As soon as all of our garden zucchini (courgette) comes in, I'm gonna do it! Speaking of courgette, the word always makes me think of corgie (the dog breed) which of course has nothing to do with vegetables. Random thought, but hey that's how my brain works. Haha! Great recipe, Neil, and good luck with Thursday's coding session!

      Reply
      • neil@neilshealthymeals.com

        June 26, 2018 at 8:40 pm

        I'm jealous that you've got zucchini (courgettes) in your garden David. But at least you'll have plenty of zucchini to spiralize and practice with. ๐Ÿ˜‰

        And then if you were to break a spiralizer, you've still got the other one to practice with too! You can't loose there. Good luck. I'm glad you like my recipe too. ๐Ÿ˜€

        Reply
    2. Ashika | Gardening Foodie

      June 26, 2018 at 9:13 pm

      5 stars
      This is a such a great recipe Neil. The perfect way to cut back on carbs but keep the delicious flavour of food. I really need to get a spiralizer to use for great recipes like this one ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
      • neil@neilshealthymeals.com

        June 27, 2018 at 4:58 am

        A spiralizer is great Ashika. It's not expensive either, I only have a pretty basic one. Which does the job perfectly. It just adds a whole new dimension to your cooking too. Glad you like my recipe. Thanks! ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    3. Shashi at SavorySpin

      June 27, 2018 at 12:50 pm

      5 stars
      I love spiralized veggies - not only are they a healthier option, but, I think they are so much prettier that spaghetti in dishes like this - which is such a light and delicious meal - the ideal meal for hot summer afternoons! My sis got me a spiralizer and I managed to break it so I need to check this one out. One thing though, I had no idea they originated in Japan - thanks for that tidbit, Neil! Hope you are lady Lynne are having a wonderful week!

      Reply
      • neil@neilshealthymeals.com

        June 27, 2018 at 1:48 pm

        Who would have thought that spiralizers originated in Japan Shashi? I thought they were a very modern invention but apparantly not! Hope you get a new spiralizer soon so we can see some spiralized wonders from yourself? Having a great week and unbelievably it's so hot here! But I'm not complaining. ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    4. Ben|Havocinthekitchen

      June 27, 2018 at 6:31 pm

      5 stars
      I certainly will not give up on regular pasta (And I'm not willing to. However, the scales hint I should consider this haha). But actually two years ago I tried zucchini noodles, and I did like it. That year I tried a couple of combinations, and all turned so good. Thank you for reminding - I need to make some this summer. I also want to try sweet potato and carrot noodles.

      Reply
      • neil@neilshealthymeals.com

        June 27, 2018 at 8:06 pm

        No I agree with you Ben that I couldn't give up regular pasta either. As a lover of Italian food that's just not something I could do! But I do enjoy my zucchini noodles now too. Carrot noodles eh? Now that's something I haven't tried yet! I'm off to get the spiralizer out! ๐Ÿ˜€

        Reply
    5. GiGi Eats

      June 28, 2018 at 2:23 pm

      5 stars
      I am definitely a SPIRALIZER fan however I gave away my big one because it was just taking up so much space and I wasn't using it much. Honestly, if I ever want noodles like this - I do the lazy thing and... Buy them pre-made that way! Ha!

      Reply
      • neil@neilshealthymeals.com

        June 28, 2018 at 6:39 pm

        Glad you're a spiralizer fan GiGi! And now with the new house you can ask for your big spralizer back because you've got a HUGE new house with tons of space. No excuses not to be spiralizing away yourself now!!! Ha ha ha ๐Ÿ˜†

        Reply
    6. Jeff the Chef

      June 29, 2018 at 2:18 pm

      5 stars
      I've got to get a spiralizer! You zucchini dish looks so cool and sounds so delicious

      Reply
      • neil@neilshealthymeals.com

        June 30, 2018 at 5:45 am

        It's a really simple recipe compared to some of those more complicated, but delicious ones you do Jeff, but thanks! ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    7. Christina

      June 29, 2018 at 6:56 pm

      THANK YOU for this recipe. I found my spiralizer and can't wait to use it again! I showed my husband this recipe and we agreed to make it this week! YUMMY!

      Reply
      • neil@neilshealthymeals.com

        June 30, 2018 at 5:46 am

        That's fantastic Christina. ๐Ÿ˜€

        I'm in no way an expert on the Keto diet which I know you're following at the moment but I think this one would be Keto approved too?

        Hope you enjoy it. ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    8. Wilma

      July 02, 2018 at 11:26 am

      I've had a new spiraliser in my pantry for ages and was always looking for a simple recipe to try it. This is it! Thsnkyou.

      Reply
      • neil@neilshealthymeals.com

        July 02, 2018 at 11:54 am

        That's fantastic Wilma! I hope that you are hooked on spiralizing after you try this recipe. Thanks for taking the time to comment too. ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    9. Tina Massa

      July 17, 2018 at 11:02 am

      5 stars
      Hey Neil, You share really amazing healthy recipes, this recipe is wonderful and helps us for our health. Loooove it. Thank you so much.

      Reply
      • Neil

        July 17, 2018 at 11:11 am

        Thank you Tina. I'm very glad you like the recipe! ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    10. Edward Felici

      November 29, 2018 at 5:02 pm

      5 stars
      Another great idea Neil, well done! Had it with some homemade pesto that I had made recently and I loved how well it tasted with courgettes! A very tasty combo :). I wonder, does the spiralizer work with aubergine too? Have you ever tried?

      Reply
      • Neil

        November 29, 2018 at 8:27 pm

        Thanks Edward. No, I've never tried (yet) to use my spiralizer with an aubergine. That's something I will have to try. Thanks for the idea! ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
        • Edward Felici

          November 29, 2018 at 9:33 pm

          Oh you're welcome ? If I try before I see a new recipe from you with it, I'll report back! Cheers

          Reply
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