Pesto Zucchini "Spaghetti
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.
Diets
Ingredients
zucchini
4 medium
salt
1 pinch
bacon
6 slices
green onions
0.5 cup
broccoli florets
2 cups
basil pesto
2 T
romano cheese
4 servings
Cooking in Steps
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1Place zucchini strips in a colander over a bowl or in the sink.
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colander
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2Sprinkle zucchini with salt and toss to combine.
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salt
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3Let the zucchini sit for 15 minutes while the salt extracts the moisture.
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salt
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4Drain excess water, squeezing zucchini, if necessary.
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water
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5Meanwhile, cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp, turning frequently.
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6Remove bacon to a stack of paper towels to drain. Crumble bacon.
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7Remove all but 2 T of bacon drippings from the pan.
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8Return the pan to medium heat.
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9Add the green onions and broccoli, stirring frequently for about 3-5 minutes or until crisp-tender.
green onions
broccoli
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10Add 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.
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pesto
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11Serve with bacon crumbles and freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
grated parmesan cheese
bacon
