Keto Pasta al Pesto
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of this Keto Pasta al Pesto, a low-carb twist on the classic Italian favorite that's perfect for your keto lifestyle. This recipe swaps traditional pasta for fresh zucchini noodles, keeping it light, gluten-free, and packed with nutrients. The homemade basil pesto sauce is a creamy, flavor-packed blend of aromatic basil leaves, grated Parmesan cheese, toasted pine nuts, and garlic, emulsified with high-quality extra virgin olive oil for a rich, velvety texture. Ready in just 25 minutes, this quick and easy dish is bursting with fresh, herbaceous notes and a touch of indulgence, making it an ideal weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleasing side dish. Serve it with an extra sprinkle of Parmesan and basil for a stunning presentation that’s sure to impress!
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Ingredients
- 3 medium Zucchini
- 2 cups Fresh basil leaves
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 0.25 cup Pine nuts
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 0.5 cup Extra virgin olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Begin by creating zucchini noodles using a spiralizer. Trim the ends of the zucchinis and spiralize them into noodle-like strands. Set the zucchini noodles aside.
Step 2
To make the pesto sauce, place the fresh basil leaves, grated Parmesan cheese, pine nuts, and garlic cloves in a food processor. Blend until the mixture is finely chopped.
Step 3
With the food processor running, gradually add the extra virgin olive oil in a steady stream until the pesto is smooth and emulsified.
Step 4
Season the pesto sauce with salt and black pepper, then blend again to combine.
Step 5
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the spiralized zucchini noodles and sauté for about 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are slightly softened but still firm.
Step 6
Remove the skillet from the heat and add the prepared pesto sauce to the zucchini noodles. Toss everything gently until the noodles are thoroughly coated with the pesto sauce.
Step 7
Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
Step 8
Serve the Keto Pasta al Pesto immediately, garnished with additional grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves if desired.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (823.3g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1575.8 |
| Total Fat 149.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 26.1g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 12.0g | |
| Cholesterol 40mg | 0% |
| Sodium 7453.8mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 51.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 7.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 42.1g | |
| Protein 28.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 598.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 5.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1636.7mg | 0% |
Source of Calories