Pesto Zucchini "Spaghetti

Pesto Zucchini "Spaghetti

Gluten Free

Basic Information

  • Servings: 4
  • Ready in: 45 minutes
  • Preparation time: -
  • Cooking time: -
  • Rating: 67.72
  • Health score: 17.00
  • Weight Watcher points: 10.00

Summary

Pesto Zucchini "Spaghetti requires around 45 minutes from start to finish. This main course has 336 calories, 18g of protein, and 25g of fat per serving. For $1.9 per serving, this recipe covers 22% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 4. Head to the store and pick up romano cheese, salt, bacon, and a few other things to make it today. 4 people have tried and liked this recipe. It is brought to you by Foodista. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and primal diet. Overall, this recipe earns a pretty good spoonacular score of 62%. Similar recipes are Spaghetti with Zucchini and Pistachio Pesto, Spaghetti with Zucchini and Pistachio Pesto, and Zucchini "Spaghetti" with Spinach Pesto.

Ingredients

  • zucchini
    zucchini4 medium
  • salt
    salt1 pinch
  • bacon
    bacon6 slices
  • green onions
    green onions0.5 cup
  • broccoli florets
    broccoli florets2 cups
  • basil pesto
    basil pesto2 T
  • romano cheese
    romano cheese4 servings
Instructions

Step 1

Place zucchini strips in a colander over a bowl or in the sink.

Step 2

Sprinkle zucchini with salt and toss to combine.

Step 3

Let the zucchini sit for 15 minutes while the salt extracts the moisture.

Step 4

Drain excess water, squeezing zucchini, if necessary.

Step 5

Meanwhile, cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp, turning frequently.

Step 6

Remove bacon to a stack of paper towels to drain. Crumble bacon.

Step 7

Remove all but 2 T of bacon drippings from the pan.

Step 8

Return the pan to medium heat.

Step 9

Add the green onions and broccoli, stirring frequently for about 3-5 minutes or until crisp-tender.

Step 10

Add zucchini and 2 T of pesto, tossing to combine all ingredients. Taste and add more pesto, if needed. The mixture only needs to warm up, so 2-3 minutes of cooking ought to do it.

Step 11

Serve with bacon crumbles and freshly grated Parmesan cheese.

Categories

Dish Types: side dish, lunch, main course, main dish, dinner

Diets: gluten free, primal

Source Information

Source: foodista.com

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