Paleo Pesto Spaghetti
Elevate your dinner game with this vibrant and healthy Paleo Pesto Spaghetti! Featuring zucchini noodles as a wholesome alternative to traditional pasta, this recipe is perfect for those embracing a paleo or low-carb lifestyle. A creamy, dairy-free pesto made from fresh basil, pine nuts, garlic, and a touch of nutritional yeast provides a burst of bold, savory flavor. Ready in just 30 minutes, this quick and easy dish is both light and satisfying, making it ideal for weeknight meals or impressing guests with a flavorful, guilt-free option. Top it with extra pine nuts or a sprinkle of nutritional yeast for the ultimate finishing touch!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 large Zucchini
- 2 cups Fresh basil leaves
- 0.5 cup Pine nuts
- 2 large Garlic cloves
- 0.5 cup Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Start by preparing the zucchini. Use a spiralizer to turn the zucchinis into noodles. If you don't have a spiralizer, you can use a vegetable peeler to create long, thin strips.
In a food processor, combine the fresh basil leaves, pine nuts, and garlic cloves. Pulse until they are finely chopped.
With the processor running, slowly drizzle in the extra virgin olive oil. Stop occasionally to scrape down the sides of the bowl to ensure even mixing.
Once the mixture is well combined, add the nutritional yeast, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Blend again until the pesto is smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the zucchini noodles and sauté for about 3-5 minutes until they are slightly tender but still crisp.
Remove the skillet from the heat and add the prepared pesto to the zucchini noodles. Toss well to coat the noodles evenly with the pesto.
Serve immediately, garnished with additional pine nuts or a sprinkle of nutritional yeast if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1840 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 161.3 g | 207% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.0 g | 100% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 23.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 10704 mg | 465% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 93.9 g | 34% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.4 g | 51% | |
| Total Sugars | 72.2 g | ||
| Protein | 27.4 g | 55% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 235 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 9.3 mg | 52% | |
| Potassium | 2972 mg | 63% | |
*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.
