Low Sodium Pesto Spaghetti
Savor the vibrant flavors of Low Sodium Pesto Spaghetti, a heart-healthy twist on the classic Italian favorite. This recipe combines fresh basil, toasted pine nuts, and a hint of lemon juice to create a flavorful pesto sauce that skips the salt without sacrificing taste. Perfectly cooked spaghetti serves as the base, with reserved pasta water delivering a silky, restaurant-quality finish. Ready in just 25 minutes, this easy-to-make dish is ideal for busy weeknights or elegant dinner gatherings. Garnished with freshly grated Parmesan, it’s a satisfying, low-sodium pasta recipe everyone will love. Perfect for those seeking quick, healthy, and delicious meals!
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Ingredients
- 300 grams Spaghetti
- 2 cups Fresh basil leaves
- 0.25 cup Pine nuts
- 2 large Garlic cloves
- 0.5 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
- 0.5 cup Extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 cup Water reserved from pasta
Directions
Step 1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 0.5 cup of pasta water and then drain the spaghetti.
Step 2
In a dry skillet over medium heat, lightly toast the pine nuts for about 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently to avoid burning. Remove from heat and set aside.
Step 3
In a food processor, combine basil leaves, toasted pine nuts, garlic cloves, and Parmesan cheese. Pulse several times until the mixture is coarsely blended.
Step 4
With the food processor running, slowly drizzle in the extra-virgin olive oil. Process until the pesto is smooth, scraping down the sides as necessary.
Step 5
Add the lemon juice and black pepper to the pesto and pulse to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, noting that this is a low sodium version.
Step 6
Return the cooked spaghetti to the pot and pour the pesto over it. Toss to coat evenly, adding reserved pasta water as needed to achieve desired consistency.
Step 7
Serve the pesto spaghetti immediately, garnished with additional grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (672.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1950.6 |
| Total Fat 157.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 26.7g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 11.5g | |
| Cholesterol 40mg | 0% |
| Sodium 690.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 104.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 8.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 4.4g | |
| Protein 40.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 553.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 8.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 540.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories