pesto – Holly's Gluten Free Home

Ok.. I have a recent obsession with online recipes and I saw this sadly glutinous recipe that looked devine… I know I act like this rarely happens, like I don’t have gluten envy. Well, it’s fine because I fixed this up and had SUCH a yummy dinner!

This oodlely, noodlely, zoodlely dish is topped with pesto and was adapted, I think, from Delish.. But as I’m definitely food obsessed, I’m not positive and I couldn’t find the darn recipe when I looked for it! So here is mine:

oodles of zoodles & noodles

Oodle, Zoodles & Noodles!

Pesto sauce

1 handful baby spinach

1 cup basil leaves

1/2 cup pine nuts

1/3 c olive oil

Red pepper flakes, salt to taste

3/4 c Parmesan cheese

Process until smooth- reserve

1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

pesto…. yum

pine nuts.. or walnuts .. your choice

Noodles

12 oz gluten free spaghetti, prepared per package instruction, rinse and drain and place in large bowl

noodles!

Zoodles

Spiralize zucchini (2 large)

Heat olive oil in pan and add zucchini, salt and pepper to taste

Cook on med high heat 3-5 mins until tender but not floppy

Zoodles! getting hot in the pan!

Zoodles & Noodles.. peace & harmony

Add to bowl with noodles

Toss with pesto, top with tomatoes.

despite my spoon’s vicious attempts.. the pesto still made it.. at least some!

Dig In! i know you want it!

Damn Girl (or Guy!)! You rock!!

That is too good!

❤️

I was recently at Deli Lane in South Miami. They do have a gluten free item of the day, and they have great omlets & salads, which are served all day…… Anyway, I digress…. While there I saw a Caprese sandwich on the menu and since then I’ve been dreaming of the perfect Caprese Sandwich! Gluten Free, of course. The recipe works for the gluten eaters, as well….but with the French bread by Udi’s (www.udisglutenfree.com), you’re not going to know the difference!

So, here’s what you need:

5 minutes to Yum

French bread (I use Udi’s)

Organic tomatos 1-2

Mozzarella

Balsamic glaze

Pesto: in processor combine-

pesto…need to sneak in some veggies? add spinach!

Fresh Basil- handful

Pine nuts 1/4c

Olive oil 1/4 c

Chopped garlic 1t

1t Salt, pepper to taste, red pepper flakes 1t

Slice and toast the bread at 400 for 8 minutes. Liberally, smear on the pesto- top & bottom. Slice the mozzarella & tomato, layer onto sandwich. Top with balsamic glaze and a little basil. I served with Ore-Ida crowns (www.oreida.com).

maybe ill just eat this…the ends were uneven…whats a girl to do?

this bread is the bomb! yumilicious!

Phew! Done! Beautiful, delicious and satisfying! So colorful, they would make a great party platter! One thing is for sure…..I’m making these again! I hope you give it a try & enjoy! Make it a great night!