Sphagetti with Zucchini Noodles with Spinach Pesto

Sphagetti with Zucchini Noodles with Spinach Pesto

Blood Sugar: 5Servings: 2Preparation Time: 30minMeal Category: Lunch
Micronutrients:Vitamin ACalciumMagnesium

Macronutrients per 100g

Energy
214kcal
Sugar
1g
Fat
18g
Fiber
2g
Sat fat
4g
Protein
5g
Carbs
10g
Sodium
404mg

Ingredients

  • 100g / 3.53oz young Baby spinach
  • 50g / 1.76oz Parmesan
  • 50g / 1.76oz Cashews
  • 1 clove small Garlic
  • 100ml / 3.38fl oz Olive oil
  • 200g / 7.05oz Zucchini
  • 150g / 5.29oz Cherry tomatoes
  • 150g / 5.29oz Spelt spaghetti
  • to taste Salt
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil

Preparation

  1. For the pesto, wash and dry 100g / 3.53oz young Baby spinach, removing thick stems. Grate 50g / 1.76oz Parmesan. Roast 50g / 1.76oz Cashews in a pan without oil, then cool and chop. Chop 1 small Garlic clove finely.
  2. Blend all pesto ingredients in a food processor, gradually adding 100ml / 3.38fl oz Olive oil until desired consistency is reached. Season with Salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
  3. Clean and halve 200g / 7.05oz Zucchini. Using a spiralizer, cut into thin spaghetti, or slice thinly with a peeler.
  4. Wash and quarter 150g / 5.29oz Cherry tomatoes.
  5. Cook 150g / 5.29oz Spelt spaghetti in salted boiling water until al dente.
  6. Heat 1 tbsp Olive oil in a pan, sauté Zucchini and Cherry tomatoes briefly.
  7. Drain Spelt spaghetti, add to the pan and toss.
  8. Mix the vegetable pasta with pesto and serve.

Micronutrients % of RDI

Iron
1% of RDI
Magnesium
47% of RDI
Vitamin C
7% of RDI
Omega 3
3% of RDI
Vitamin A
100% of RDI
Calcium
81% of RDI
Folate
33% of RDI

Good to know

You can substitute spinach with arugula. The remaining pesto can be stored in a sealed container in the fridge for up to one week.
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