Keto Classic Basil Pesto Pasta
Elevate your low-carb dining experience with this vibrant and flavorful Keto Classic Basil Pesto Pasta! This recipe features tender zucchini noodles (zoodles) as a nutritious alternative to traditional pasta, perfectly paired with a creamy, homemade basil pesto bursting with fresh herbs and rich Parmesan. The process is quick—ready in just 20 minutes—and packed with wholesome ingredients like pine nuts, garlic, and extra-virgin olive oil. Ideal for anyone following a keto or gluten-free lifestyle, this dish delivers all the charm of a traditional pesto pasta while keeping carbs in check. Serve it fresh with an optional garnish of pine nuts and Parmesan for a hearty, satisfying meal that’s as elegant as it is healthy. Perfect for weeknight dinners or light lunches, this easy-to-make recipe is sure to become a new family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 large Zucchini
- 2 cups Fresh basil leaves
- 0.25 cup Pine nuts
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese
- 2 large Garlic cloves
- 0.5 cup Extra-virgin olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Start by spiralizing the zucchini into zoodles using a spiralizer. If a spiralizer is not available, you can use a vegetable peeler to create long, thin strips.
In a large pan, add a little olive oil over medium heat and once hot, add the zucchini noodles. Stir them gently for 2-3 minutes until they are just tender but not mushy, then remove from heat.
For the pesto, combine the basil leaves, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, and garlic cloves in a food processor.
Pulse the mixture a few times to break down the ingredients.
While the food processor is running, slowly drizzle in the extra-virgin olive oil until the pesto reaches a smooth and creamy consistency.
Add salt and black pepper to taste, pulsing a few more times to mix the seasoning throughout.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the freshly cooked zucchini noodles with the pesto. Toss gently to ensure they are well coated.
Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.
Serve immediately and garnish with additional Parmesan cheese and pine nuts if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1768 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 158.8 g | 204% | |
| Saturated Fat | 27.6 g | 138% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 12.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 44 mg | 15% | |
| Sodium | 8640 mg | 376% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 67.7 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.1 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 53.3 g | ||
| Protein | 30.3 g | 61% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 638 mg | 49% | |
| Iron | 5.8 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 2012 mg | 43% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
