Dinner for 2

Pesto Zucchini Noodles with mozzarella

Name: Pesto Zucchini Noodles with mozzarella
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 boneless skinless chicken breast (optional); 1 lb zucchini noodles; 10 sungold or cherry tomatoes; 8 ounce ball of fresh mozzarella; 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil; salt and pepper to taste (optional); 3 loosely packed cups of basil leaves; 3 tbsp pine nuts; 2 cloves garlic; 2/3 cup grated parmesan cheese; 2/3 cup olive oil; salt and pepper (optional)

$22.47for 420 minServes 2

Zucchini noodles cook briefly with tomatoes and mozzarella, then get tossed with fresh basil pesto.

Photo: kitchenswagger.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Chicken breast, 0.25 lb$3.49/lb typical	0.25 lb	$0.87Typical price
	Zucchini and summer squash, 1 lb$1.79/lb typical	1 lb	$1.79Typical price
	Cherry and grape tomatoes, 6 oz$0.30/oz typical	6 oz	$1.80Typical price
	Mozzarella, 8 oz$0.30/oz typical	8 oz	$2.40Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, 0.75$1.49 each typical	0.75	$1.12Typical price
	Nuts and seeds, 0.75 oz$0.70/oz typical	0.75 oz	$0.59Typical price
	Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical	0.25	$0.15Typical price
	Parmesan, 2.25 oz$0.55/oz typical	2.25 oz	$1.28Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$11.23

Swaps

Swap chicken breast for chicken thighsabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
Swap zucchini and summer squash for bell peppersabout $0.70/lb more at typical prices
Swap mozzarella for cheddar and shredded cheeseabout the same price

Pantry staples you likely have

Olive and cooking oilSalt and pepper

Not included in the cost.

20 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
2servings as written
$$$typical cost tier

Italian High-protein Dinners

Typical price

$5.62 per serving$22.47 for 4

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Ingredients

1 boneless skinless chicken breast (optional)
1 lb zucchini noodles
10 sungold or cherry tomatoes
8 ounce ball of fresh mozzarella
1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
salt and pepper to taste (optional)
3 loosely packed cups of basil leaves
3 tbsp pine nuts
2 cloves garlic
2/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
2/3 cup olive oil
salt and pepper (optional)

Steps

Blend the basil, pine nuts, garlic, parmesan, and two-thirds cup olive oil until smooth, then season with salt and pepper.
If using chicken, season it with salt and pepper and cook it in a large skillet over medium heat for 5 to 7 minutes per side, until it reaches 165 F.
Remove the chicken, add one and one-half tablespoons olive oil to the skillet, and cook the tomatoes for 2 minutes.
Add the zucchini noodles and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until just tender.
Toss the noodles and tomatoes with the pesto, then fold in the mozzarella and sliced chicken if using.

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