Raw Zucchini Pasta al Pesto

Name: Raw Zucchini Pasta al Pesto Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Pesto yields 1 cup 4 servings:; 2 cups basil leaves (stems removed) tightly packed; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 2 cloves crushed garlic; 1/4 tsp plus 1/8 tsp salt; 1/4 cup raw pine nuts; Zucchini Fettuccine:; 1 zucchini peeled; 2 tablespoons pesto

Minutes to Prepare: 15

Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

Pesto yields 1 cup, 4 servings:2 cups basil leaves (stems removed), tightly packed1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil2 cloves crushed garlic1/4 tsp plus 1/8 tsp salt1/4 cup raw pine nutsZucchini Fettuccine:1 zucchini, peeled2 tablespoons pesto

Directions

cut the zucchini into thin noodles using a vegetable spiral slicer. Alternatively, use a vegetable peeler to create long ribbon, or "fettuccine," by drawing the peeler down all sides of the zucchini unti lyou reach the core. Place in a medium bowl and toss with the pesto. Serve immediately.

Serving Size: makes 4 servings

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JILLPLOTKE.

Servings Per Recipe: 4

Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving

Calories: 193.0
Total Fat: 20.0 g
Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
Sodium: 293.3 mg
Total Carbs: 4.3 g
Dietary Fiber: 1.8 g
Protein: 2.1 g

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