Courgette spaghetti met pesto: Delicious and Easy Recipe!
A quick and healthy dish featuring spiralized courgette tossed in a flavorful pesto sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium courgettes
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 cup pine nuts
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Spiralize the courgettes to create spaghetti-like strands.
- In a food processor, combine basil, pine nuts, Parmesan, garlic, and a pinch of salt.
- With the processor running, slowly add olive oil until the mixture is smooth.
- Toss the courgette spaghetti with the pesto until well coated.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan if desired.
Notes
- For a vegan version, omit the Parmesan cheese or use a vegan alternative.
- Feel free to add cherry tomatoes or grilled chicken for extra flavor and protein.
- Store leftover pesto in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg