Cookie runs like the wind, it’s terrifying. I like how you used pecans for your pesto. Whatever you decide to do, she is one of the cutest dogs I’ve ever seen, so that counts for something : ). Yellow-Squash Pasta with Chard-Hemp Pesto by Genevieve | Live Naturally Yellow Squash Noodles in Tomato Basil Sauce by Lisa | My Fitness Pal Low Carb Spiralized Yellow Squash Noodles with Tomatoes, Pesto, and Parmesan by Faith | An Edible Mosaic I haven’t been able to get on board with all zucchini noodles, but it’s a good idea to mix some into regular pasta! I love pesto and roasted tomatos! LOVE Marie Forleo. Why do our dogs scare us so, Lynda? Ten, fifteen, I don’t know how many minutes passed while I was frantically shrieking her name out the car windows and flagging down neighbors. Pulse while drizzling in the olive oil. Cookie is great! No, the noodles are raw. That was a really helpful Q & A for me as well. I worry about this little rascal’s safety all day, every day. Glad you appreciated the recipe! Could I use cashews or seeds or some other replacement for the Pecans? So glad you enjoyed it! :). My mom’s dog would run away in a heartbeat if let out of our (highly fenced) yard…only because she doesn’t know any better and probably wouldn’t realize that she can’t find her way back. This seems like a good compromise :). As a pet sitter, I’ve found that works without their losing respect for it. I wanted Cookie and I knew I could take good care of her. Yikes. This post rings so true!! Thanks for a delicious recipe – completely satisfying and equally tasty. There is truly nothing worse – my Gigi slipped out of her harness recently and ran across a busy road to chase after another dog. I’m investigating local dog fence companies. I have loved your website for a long time and have enjoyed many of your recipes. I love that he headed to a bank :) I just hope I can take care of Cookie into old age. Fresh yellow squash noodles with a light pasta sauce made with roma tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, basil, and garlic. Here are the yellow squash noodles raw: Here is the final product – Yellow Squash Noodles with Pesto: Recipe: Slice squash using vegetable slicer (yellow squash or zucchini work nicely for long noodles). Especially if you want to eat healthy, but you’re secretly stifling some hardcore cravings for carby things like pasta. Plus I just planted basil…making a perfect excuse to make this all the time! As with any great love, allowing yourself to get attached brings a new sense of vulnerability, as a part of yourself is invested in another. My sister’s dogs are exactly the same. It’s so sad watching our little dogs lifespans rush on ahead of us sometimes. I will put my garden grown tomatoes to good use. In a preheated square cast iron grill pan, add the squash and grill until soft, 6-8 minutes. A question: do you cook or blanch the squash/zucchini to soften it up or not? Just made this recipe. Thanks <3. P.s. Thanks for sharing!!! Cookie hopped the fence on Wednesday afternoon. Saving this recipe to try later!! These look sooo delicious! In terms of preparation, my favorite way to eat them is with skinny alfredo, this simple Romesco sauce made with tomatoes, roasted red peppers, and almonds or a lighter version of pesto made with peas. Required fields are marked *, Copyright © 2020 | Faith Gorsky, An Edible Mosaic™ | All Rights Reserved Design by Deluxe Designs, Low Carb Spiralized Yellow Squash Noodles with Tomatoes, Pesto, and Parmesan. 2 medium yellow squashes (1 pound), trimmed and cut into thin noodles (5 cups) 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley This is a fabulous dish! Thanks for sharing! Pesto galore! Use these tasty summer veggies in pasta dishes, soup recipes, and more. OMG this looks super good. I love playing around to find new veggies to spiralizer! Season with salt and freshly cracked black pepper. Thank you for your sympathy. Thank you, Sue. Clever girl.] Hope you feel at home in your new city soon. Email me when Kate or another C+K reader replies directly to my comment. Once the oil is hot add the onion, zucchini, yellow summer squash, bell peppers, and tomatoes. I love spicy food so I’m usually pretty generous with those pepper flakes. My dog is a runner too and I have had many near heart failures over the past 13 years. If you’re craving something fresh, light, and full of flavor, this Low Carb Spiralized Yellow Squash Noodles with Tomatoes, Pesto, and Parmesan will be your new best friend. Oh god, I worry about my dog all day, every day too, and often wish I could put her in some kind of protective bubble. Divide the noodles into individual bowls and top with cherry tomatoes. Right in front of your eyes even. Step 5 When broth has come to a boil, add spiraled noodles and cook for about 1 minute. Hooray! Here are some different options for spiralizers: This one is inexpensive (7.97) and great for single serve or just two people. It’s cumbersome, but they never test the boundary. YUM! Putting him to sleep was the right decision the bad days out numbered the good. Since I have an an abundance of summer squash these days, this has been my new favorite veggie noodle. Omg.. You got me extremely hungry just by reading this post and looking at these lovely pictures… Thank you, now I finally have something healthy and extraordinary delicious to cook for dinner tonight! This vegetarian recipe is easily made vegan and/or gluten free (see recipe notes). I love pecans in pesto, hope you’ll give it a try soon! What a great addition with the zucchini. My dog has done it a few times, and every time my heart sinks into my chest. I love using my spiralizer to make zucchini noodles! I only realised this week that my dog is finally starting to show the signs of his age! xo. Stir 3 to 4 tablespoons of the cooking water into the The noodles look great, as always :) pesto always makes the day better. I can’t wait to try this recipe! My heart totally stopped reading this. OMG, I have been there. Homemade pesto tossed with raw squash noodles and spaghetti, topped with burst cherry tomatoes. I guess the only thing we can do is treasure every moment they are with us. As a pet owner I always felt it was my job to protect this animal like a child. Thank you Kate! On another note, this pasta dish looks fabulous. Cookie’s legs are about 10 inches long and she leapt right over that 4-foot fence. Kale-hemp seed pesto, cilantro-cashew pesto, traditional basil… almost any blend of herbs or greens and nuts or seeds is guaranteed to delight. Instructions Preheat oven to 375°F. I’ll add “medium” zucchini now. I can only imagine how scary that must have been. It is the worst feeling. Such a celebration of summer goodness! Pause, … Three single women, two dogs, one neighborhood intersection on a warm summer evening. I can’t claim that it’s a totally original recipe—Beth and Sarah have beautiful, similar zucchini noodle recipes—but are any recipes truly original at this point? I chased her through the store and we had a mini showdown by the self check-out before she let me scoop her up. © Cookie and Kate 2010 - 2020. It took some searching to find her. Thank you, Kristie. Delicious!!! If you made the recipe, please choose a star rating, too. That’s the worst part!! She definitely does. I watched in horror as she made one impressive, graceful, vertical leap over the chain-link fence to pursue a bunny. I’m so happy Cookie is safe back at home! Cut spaghetti squash in half lengthwise, remove seeds and place flesh side up in a baking dish or baking sheet. Thank you for saying hi, Gill! She was just beautiful… rather deaf and blind, but completely loving and trusting (with that gorgeous greying fur around the face. Whether for safety or cash for the road, Cookie had run inside the bank. But we both know there is only one Cookie and it will be rare to find one as cute. Storage suggestions: Pesto is best consumed immediately after making. Your comments make my day. I found this puppy dumped on a dusty Oklahoma country road. He ran away once when we were visiting friends and took off through a slit in the fence. Allow the squash to get good grill marks, do not over mix the squash. Those brief moments of terror you experience when someone you love so much is in danger are awful. Add in the toppings for the pasta, save the basil and toss with the sauce in the same bowl. Thanks Kate! I’m a pesto-loving arugula fiend, but if you take away anything from my pesto recipes, I hope it’s that it’s impossible to go wrong with pesto. Do you cook the zucchini and yellow squash? I can’t stand to think about losing Cookie. No other love is as pure, unconditional and beautiful as what you receive from a dog :) Anyway, I am losing track… this noodle dish is GORGEOUS. I’m glad your friend’s dog is safe! I’m not proud of it. My friend Jess’s dog ran away last week too! Feel free to substitute 6 to 8 ounces of quality store-bought pesto for a quicker meal. I ended up chatting a little bit with the owner about his relationship with Zoe (in broken English/Italian) and it really brought home the great pain/loss/gain/love/richness/stress that comes with owning a dog. Sautee noodles on low to medium heat in healthy fat of your choice (coconut oil, butter or olive oil if heat is not too high). Toss together the spiralized yellow summer squash with the pesto. Reduce the heat to low and let thicken slightly, about 2 minutes. It’s true, she’s one of a kind. Add the yellow squash, season with salt and pepper and cook, stirring, until browned, 4 to 5 minutes. We can’t have another accident. On another note, this meal looks lovely! Toss with zucchini or yellow squash noodles. Hi Ana! I cook fresh, vegetarian recipes. Of course, be sure their fence collar is OFF. I also made your chickpea-farro salad and it was delicious. I’m so glad you’re loving this recipe! :(, This looks amazing! Stir in the lemon juice and season to taste with freshly ground black pepper. Shares This recipe screams GARDEN! Starting with this big bowl o’ noodles! Low Carb Spiralized Yellow Squash Noodles with Tomatoes, Pesto, and Parmesan is where salad meets pasta! Mix the pasta and grilled vegetables then season to taste with the pesto. I felt like a giant puddle of cortisol after that fiasco. I’m glad Cookie’s ok! I have a little Jack Russell who LOVES to run! Oh Cookie! More about Cookie and Kate », Follow us! Not long ago, while Cookie and I were out walking, I watched an older lady cross paths with another woman and her dog. Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. ), dress it simply with lemon juice or oil and vinegar, season with salt and pepper, and top with a handful of your favorite fresh herb. Make it gluten free: Use your favorite gluten-free noodles or just make extra squash noodles. I’m so sorry for your loss, Trisha. I’ve convinced I could eat them for dessert. I held back a bit but feel it would have benefited by the full pinch. I love that she was at the bank, of all places! With a mandoline or other manual slicer, cut zucchini and yellow squash lengthwise into very thin slices. Recommended equipment: I love my Kuhn Rikon julienne peeler and Cuisinart food processor. The roasted veggies, grilled corn, and homemade pesto make this a standout summer recipe. The right decision is what my head says, my heart, I’d give anything for one more day. Your dog is so cute by the way! Our family beagle passed away this week. Add most of the pesto and a couple tablespoons pasta water. Place the pan of vegetables back on low heat, add the cooked pasta, pesto, and ¼ cup of reserved pasta … And if that wasn’t enough, let’s take it up a notch with the healthy qualities found in pesto: olive oil and pine nuts (healthy fats), Basil (natures anti-inflammatory) and of course garlic … Continue reading Zucchini and Yellow Squash Noodles with Pesto The problem I often run into whenever I buy fresh basil is their shelf life. And you can’t go wrong with Pesto. This time I used yellow squash instead of zucchini to make a mock pasta. All rights reserved. I threw together this dish for lunch last week with leftover pesto from my pizza. I might be a bit more adventurous and add a bit more red pepper flakes next time (I was conservative).And we both liked that it wasn’t too garlicky either. Step 6 Place "noodles" in a low, flat bowl with a small amount of broth. This pasta looks like the perfect summer meal. She’s definitely better off in a safe, secure space and long, daily walks. {"cookieName":"wBounce","isAggressive":false,"isSitewide":true,"hesitation":"30","openAnimation":false,"exitAnimation":false,"timer":"","sensitivity":"","cookieExpire":"30","cookieDomain":"","autoFire":"","isAnalyticsEnabled":true}, cilantro-pepita pesto with squash ribbons, linguine with burst tomatoes and chili peppers. We live far too close to a busy street for my liking. I wish I could put up some crazy security fence! I am terrified of something happening to our pup, too. I met a gentleman in Florence today (I was having coffee in a cafe) after asking if I could pat his 16 year old dog named Zoe. Whether in a pan or in the oven, the sweetness is undeniable and acceptable for every dish, in my opinion. Cook 9 minutes, until al dente. I’d do anything to make sure she never escapes again. They found her at some friendly neighbors’, drinking water and hanging out. So glad that Cookie is back home and safe. I'm probably making a big mess in my Kansas City kitchen right now. I’d feel a lot better. Stop once you get to the seeded part, then turn the squash to work on the next side. or MPG (miles per gallon)? I feel like I need to go and make this right now :). I just moved and she won’t be here for another 10 days :(. Cut off the tough ends of the squash and remove any discolored skin with a paring knife. During cooler months, non-starchy roasted vegetables would be a great substitute for the tomatoes. Thankfully Cookie is back and safe with you! I seriously can’t get enough of that pup. Thank you, Chelsea! This salad just tastes like summer – it showcases delicious produce like yellow squash, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, and corn. My husband and I have three dogs, and one, a 45 pound shepherd mix, jumps our six-foot privacy fence on the regular. I have been dying to try this, recipe for so long, your pictures are so beautiful and it was incredible!!! ), I’m so glad Cookie is ok, you’ve had a couple scares recently! Then came the usual, “What kind of dog is that?” question. The photo of the burst cherry tomatoes is beautiful! However, if you use a traditional basil pesto you could top these yellow squash noodles with fresh basil and pine nuts. Accessibility Policy ⋄ Comment Policy ⋄ Nutrition Disclaimer ⋄ Photo/Recipe Policy ⋄ Privacy Policy, Subscribe to our newsletter! In a Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat, warm 2 tablespoons olive oil and red pepper flakes. The pecans are a great idea instead of pine nuts -must give that a go. Thanks God she was safe after all. This veggie-laden pasta looks amazing and I’m so glad Cookie was okay! Thanks for commenting. :) Glad the little one was safe and sound…in a bank. If you decide to bring another canine friend into your life, I’m sure you will find the perfect pup. 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