zuchini pasta
zuchini pasta

Zuchini pasta is a refreshing and easy alternative to the regular pasta, especially when mixed in creamy pesto sauce

ZUCCHINI PASTA WITH CREAMY PESTO

2 Persons

20 minutes

Ingredients

Preparation

pasta:

  • 2 large Courgette

Pesto:

  • 2 cups spinach
  • 2 cups fresh basil
  • 1/2 cup walnuts
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts
  • 2 ½ tablespoons nutritional yeast
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2-3 cloves garlic
  • Himalayan salt to taste
  • A little fresh lemon juice (optional)
  • Vegan parmesan cheese (can be omitted)

Course of action

  1. Begin by making the courgettes into pasta with a spiralizer or potato peeler.
  2. Make pesto by adding all the ingredients to a food processor and blend until creamy.
  3. Taste your pesto to see if you want to add more salt, garlic or pepper and add a little freshly squeezed lemon juice to taste.
  4. Mix your pasta with pesto sauce and serve with a little fresh basil on top.