Low Carb Tallarines Verdes
Delight in the vibrant flavors of Low Carb Tallarines Verdes, a healthy twist on the classic Peruvian pesto pasta! This recipe swaps traditional pasta for spiralized zucchini noodles, offering a gluten-free, keto-friendly alternative that's as nutritious as it is delicious. The creamy pesto sauce, made with fresh basil, spinach, walnuts, Parmesan cheese, and a splash of heavy cream, is bursting with rich, herbaceous flavor. Perfectly sautéed zucchini noodles are tossed with this decadent green sauce, creating a dish that's light yet satisfying. Ready in just 25 minutes, this quick and easy meal is perfect for busy weeknights or anyone looking for a flavorful low-carb dinner option. Garnish with extra Parmesan or walnuts for a delightful finishing touch!
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Ingredients
- 4 cups Zucchini (spiralized into noodles)
- 2 cups Fresh basil leaves
- 1 cup Fresh spinach leaves
- 2 tablespoons Walnuts
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 units Garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Wash and dry the zucchini. Use a spiralizer or vegetable peeler to create zucchini noodles and set aside.
Step 2
In a blender or food processor, combine basil leaves, spinach leaves, walnuts, Parmesan cheese, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, garlic, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth.
Step 3
Add the heavy cream to the blender and continue blending until the mixture becomes a rich, creamy sauce.
Step 4
Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the zucchini noodles and sauté for 2-3 minutes until slightly tender but not soggy.
Step 5
Reduce the heat to low and pour the pesto sauce over the zucchini noodles. Toss gently to coat the noodles evenly with the sauce. Cook for 1-2 minutes to warm the sauce slightly.
Step 6
Remove from heat and serve immediately. Garnish with extra Parmesan cheese or walnuts if desired.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (941.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2368.8 |
| Total Fat 200.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 98.7g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 11.5g | |
| Cholesterol 430.5mg | 0% |
| Sodium 6105.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 27.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 6.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 7.6g | |
| Protein 99.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 2775.8mg | 0% |
| Iron 4.4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1474.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories