Low Carb Pesto Tortellini
Indulge in a wholesome and flavorful twist on traditional pasta with this Low Carb Pesto Tortellini recipe! Crafted using zucchini spirals as a creative, gluten-free alternative to pasta, these tender parcels are filled with a creamy ricotta and Parmesan mixture seasoned to perfection. Lightly cooked until tender and tossed in a vibrant basil pesto sauce, this dish is bursting with fresh, savory flavors. Finished with a sprinkle of toasted pine nuts and aromatic basil leaves, it’s an elegant low-carb meal that comes together in just 40 minutes. Ideal for weeknight dinners or impressing guests, this recipe is the perfect balance of indulgence and health-conscious eating—your new favorite keto-friendly comfort food!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 large Zucchini
- 1 cup Ricotta cheese
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 large Egg yolk
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 cup Basil pesto sauce
- 2 tablespoons Pine nuts, toasted
- Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
Instructions
Using a spiralizer, create zucchini noodles by spiraling 4 large zucchinis. Set aside.
In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup of ricotta cheese, 0.5 cup of grated Parmesan cheese, 1 large egg yolk, 0.5 teaspoon of salt, and 0.25 teaspoon of black pepper. Mix until well combined.
Lay a zucchini noodle flat, and place about 1 teaspoon of the ricotta mixture at one end. Fold over the noodle to enclose the filling, forming a small parcel. You may need to fold the noodles in half if they are too long.
Continue forming tortellini parcels with the remaining ingredients.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat, and add the prepared zucchini tortellini parcels. Cook for about 2-3 minutes per side or until the zucchini is tender but still slightly firm.
Reduce the heat to low, and add 0.5 cup of basil pesto sauce to the skillet, gently stirring to coat the tortellini evenly.
Remove from heat, and transfer to serving plates.
Top with 2 tablespoons of toasted pine nuts and garnish with fresh basil leaves.
Serve immediately and enjoy your low carb pesto tortellini!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1501 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 102.9 g | 132% | |
| Saturated Fat | 35.3 g | 176% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 394 mg | 132% | |
| Sodium | 12319 mg | 536% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 100.3 g | 36% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.8 g | 39% | |
| Total Sugars | 73.1 g | ||
| Protein | 66.7 g | 133% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 1822 mg | 140% | |
| Iron | 8.4 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 2747 mg | 58% | |
*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.
