Zucchini Noodles with Pesto

Enjoy a light and refreshing dish with Zucchini Noodles with Pesto, featuring zoodles tossed in a vibrant homemade pesto. The pesto, rich with the flavors of fresh basil, garlic, pine nuts, and Parmesan, complements the crisp zucchini noodles. This dish offers a tasty alternative to traditional pasta and supports a variety of dietary needs, including keto and gluten-free options. With its low carb profile, it provides a fulfilling meal without the heaviness of regular pasta.

Ingredients

• 4 cups zucchini, spiralized
• 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
• 1/4 cup pine nuts
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• salt
• pepper

Instructions

1. Spiralize the zucchini into noodles.
2. In a food processor, combine basil, pine nuts, garlic, and Parmesan. Pulse until the mixture is finely chopped.
3. Gradually add olive oil while the food processor is running, blending until the mixture becomes a smooth pesto.
4. Toss the zucchini noodles with the pesto sauce until they are evenly coated. Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
5. Serve the zucchini noodles promptly.

Keywords: Healthy, Low-calorie, Keto, Dinner, Italian

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