Courgette pesto pasta: Discover the ultimate recipe!
A delicious and healthy pasta dish made with courgette and a flavorful pesto sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling and Blending
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g pasta
- 2 medium courgettes, grated
- 50g fresh basil leaves
- 30g pine nuts
- 50g Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 cloves garlic
- 100ml olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a food processor, combine basil, pine nuts, Parmesan, garlic, and olive oil. Blend until smooth.
- In a large pan, sauté the grated courgettes over medium heat for 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Add the pesto to the courgettes and mix well.
- Drain the pasta and add it to the pan with the courgette pesto mixture. Toss to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, and serve immediately.
Notes
- For a vegan version, omit the Parmesan cheese or use a vegan alternative.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like spinach or peas for extra nutrition.
- This dish can be served warm or cold as a pasta salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 10mg