Zucchini Noodles with Pesto — FamilyPlate recipe🥗

Zucchini Noodles with Pesto

Spiralized zucchini tossed in fresh pesto.

🇮🇹 Italian
👶 Kid Friendly

✨ Created by a FamilyPlate user

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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Difficulty
easy
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Meal Type
lunch
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Cooking Style
Healthy

Nutrition (per serving)

564kcal
Calories
15g
Protein
19g
Carbs
50g
Fat

Ingredients

  • 4 medium zucchinis
  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup pine nuts
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. 1

    Spiralize the zucchinis using a spiralizer until you have noodle-like strands.

  2. 2

    In a food processor, combine basil, Parmesan cheese, pine nuts, and garlic. Pulse until finely chopped.

  3. 3

    While the processor is running, slowly drizzle in olive oil until the mixture is smooth and well combined.

  4. 4

    Season the pesto with salt and black pepper to taste.

  5. 5

    Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the spiralized zucchini noodles.

  6. 6

    Sauté the zucchini noodles for about 3-5 minutes, just until they become tender but still al dente.

  7. 7

    Remove from heat and toss the zucchini noodles with the fresh pesto until well coated.

  8. 8

    Serve immediately, garnishing with additional Parmesan cheese and pine nuts if desired.

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