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ZUCCHINI NOODLES WITH PESTO SAUCE

Hey there, friend! So, you want to whip up something delicious and healthy tonight? How about Zucchini Noodles with Pesto Sauce? Oh yes, it’s as tasty as it sounds. Stick with me, and we’ll cook up this dish together. I’m sharing my mom’s favorite recipe with a twist. You in? Let’s get started!
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Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Keyword: healthy, noodles, pesto sauce, snacks, zucchini noodles
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes

Nutritions

Nutrition Facts
ZUCCHINI NOODLES WITH PESTO SAUCE
Amount per Serving
Calories
650
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
60
g
92
%
Saturated Fat
 
10
g
63
%
Cholesterol
 
25
mg
8
%
Sodium
 
580
mg
25
%
Carbohydrates
 
15
g
5
%
Fiber
 
5
g
21
%
Sugar
 
8
g
9
%
Protein
 
15
g
30
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Ingredients

  • 4 medium zucchinis or about 2 pounds (0.9 kg if you’re into metrics)
  • Olive oil just a tablespoon (15 ml), but who’s measuring?
  • THE PESTO SAUCE YUM!:
  • A big handful of fresh basil leaves roughly 2 cups (480 ml)
  • Half a cup of grated Parmesan cheese 120 ml, the good stuff!
  • Olive oil another half cup (120 ml)
  • Pine nuts about 1/3 cup (80 ml), but a little more won’t hurt
  • 3 garlic cloves the bigger, the better
  • Salt and pepper just sprinkle to your taste

Instructions

  • Noodling the Zucchini: Grab those zucchinis, wash ’em, spiralize ’em. Set ’em aside.
  • Pesto Magic: Basil, Parmesan, olive oil, pine nuts, garlic in the processor. Blend, taste, season. Keep tasting, it’s half the fun.
  • The Big Cook: Your pan, olive oil, zucchini noodles. 3-4 minutes. Add pesto. 2 more minutes. Smells great, doesn’t it?
  • Plating Time: Your best plates, Zucchini Noodles with Pesto Sauce, some extra Parmesan. Done and done.

Notes

Don’t go crazy cooking the noodles. Soggy = No good.
Extra pesto? Fridge it, use it, love it.
Cream? Just a touch if you want a richer sauce.