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Pesto Veggie “Pasta”

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Clock Icon for Prep Time 15 min prep
Clock Icon for Prep Time 30 min total
Person Icon for Serving Size 2 servings
Carrot Icon for Number of Ingredients Size 7 ingredients

This “pasta” recipe is great for people who want to eat more vegetables and less starch. Try making your own pesto sauce to get the flavor and consistency you like best. Plus, if you make...


Ingredients

  • 1 yellow squash, cut into noodle like slices, using a vegetable peeler or spiralizer
  • 1 zucchini, cut into noodle like slices, using a vegetable peeler or spiralizer
  • 2 tablespoons Basil Pesto
  • ⅓ cup water
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts
  • 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese
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Nutrition Facts

Calories

256 cals

Fat

14 g

Saturated Fat

3 g

Polyunsaturated Fat

3 g

Monounsaturated Fat

3 g

Carbohydrates

29 g

Sugar

3 g

Fiber

5 g

Protein

9 g

Sodium

905 mg

Directions

  1. Season the noodle-like strips of squash and zucchini with a pinch of salt and pepper. Set aside.
  2. In a saute pan on low heat, warm the pesto. Add water and stir to create a sauce, turning the heat up to medium.
  3. Add squash and zucchini to pesto sauce and cook for an additional minute to allow the vegetables to soften.
  4. Season with additional salt and pepper as needed and serve warm or chilled. Garnish with pine nuts and cheese.

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