Sautéed Zucchini Noodles with Garlic Basil Tomato Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-11 · Updated 2026-06-11

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A light and fresh Whole30 dish featuring zucchini noodles tossed in a fragrant garlic and basil tomato sauce, perfect as a side or main. This Mediterranean-inspired Whole30 recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs medium zucchini, cherry tomatoes, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 150 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a Whole30 week and pairs well with roasted sweet potato or a simple olive-oil salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

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Prep: 15 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 150 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4, spiralized into noodles (about 8 cups) medium zucchini
2 cups, halved cherry tomatoes
4, thinly sliced garlic cloves
1/2 cup, chopped fresh basil leaves
3 tbsp avocado oil
1 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp (optional) red pepper flakes
1 tbsp, freshly squeezed lemon juice

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp avocado oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 4 thinly sliced garlic cloves and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and golden but not burnt.
Step 2: Add 2 cups halved cherry tomatoes, 1 tsp sea salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (if using). Cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes soften and begin to break down into a sauce.
Step 3: Add 8 cups spiralized zucchini noodles to the skillet and gently toss with the tomato sauce. Cook for 2-3 minutes until noodles are just tender but still slightly firm.
Step 4: Remove from heat and stir in 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil leaves and 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice to brighten flavors.
Step 5: Drizzle remaining 1 tbsp avocado oil over the dish and toss gently before serving warm.