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Quick Zucchini Pasta with Poached Eggs and Heirloom Tomatoes
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Quick Zucchini Pasta with Poached Eggs and Heirloom Tomatoes

Create a vibrant, flavorful pasta dish in just 15 minutes with this simple yet impressive recipe. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion, it combines the freshness of heirloom cherry tomatoes, the richness of poached eggs, and the subtle crunch of toasted pine nuts. This Italian-inspired main course is both satisfying and visually appealing, making it a delightful addition to any meal.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 pints heirloom or regular cherry tomatoes
  • 1/3 cup oil packed sun-dried tomatoes
  • 1 cup fresh basil chopped, plus more for serving
  • 1 clove garlic minced or grated
  • juice of 1 lemon
  • pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
  • 4 medium size zucchini's*
  • 1/4-1/2 pound angel hair pasta or more sub zucchini
  • 1/3 cup kalamata olives chopped
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • kosher salt and pepper
  • 4 poached eggs
  • 4 ounces freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  2. Meanwhile, finely chop/mince 1 pint of cherry tomatoes and add them to a bowl. To the bowl add the sun-dried tomatoes (do not drain all the oil), basil, garlic, lemon juice and crushed red pepper flakes. Season with salt and pepper to your liking. Set aside and allow to sit at least 10 minutes.
  3. Once the water is boiling, cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain.
  4. Meanwhile using a spiralizer, spiralize the zucchini and add it to large bowl. Toss in the hot pasta and allow it to slightly cook the zucchini noodles*. Add the kalamata olives, olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper. Toss well.
  5. Divide the pasta among 4 plates or bowls. Top each portion with tomato sauce and 1 poached egg. Sprinkle with parmesan and toasted pine nuts. Break the poached egg and toss the pasta allowing it to create a sauce. Add more parmesan and basil. Eat.