
Zucchini Pesto Pasta
Pasta tossed with homemade basil-walnut pesto and zucchini
25 min
Ingredients
- 12 oz Rotini Pasta
- 2 medium Zucchini
- 1 cup Fresh Basil
- ¼ cup Walnuts
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 2 tbsp Nutritional Yeast
- ¼ cup Olive Oil
- 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions; reserve ½ cup pasta water.
- Blend basil, walnuts, garlic, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, and olive oil into a smooth pesto.
- Dice zucchini and sauté in a large skillet until lightly golden.
- Toss drained pasta with pesto and sautéed zucchini.
- Add pasta water a splash at a time to reach desired consistency.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories550 kcal
Protein15g
Carbs70g
Fat30g
Fiber6g
Sodium200mg
Sugar2g