Zucchini Noodle Pesto Pasta
Ingredients
Zucchini Noodles
- 3 medium zucchini spiralized
- 1 tablespoon pine nuts for topping
- Sea salt to taste
Oil-Free Walnut Pesto
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves packed
- ¼ cup raw walnuts
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons water add more to thin if needed
- 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
- Sea salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Spiralize the zucchini using a spiralizer or julienne peeler. Lightly salt and let rest on a paper towel for 10 minutes. Pat dry to remove moisture.
- Make the pesto: Combine basil, walnuts, garlic, lemon juice, nutritional yeast, water, salt, and pepper in a food processor. Blend until smooth, scraping down sides as needed. Add additional water 1 tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is reached.
- Toss noodles with pesto in a large bowl until fully coated.
- Plate and garnish with a sprinkle of pine nuts. Serve chilled or at room temperature.Spiralize the zucchini using a spiralizer or julienne peeler. Lightly salt and let rest on a paper towel for 10 minutes. Pat dry to remove moisture.
- Make the pesto: Combine basil, walnuts, garlic, lemon juice, nutritional yeast, water, salt, and pepper in a food processor. Blend until smooth, scraping down sides as needed. Add additional water 1 tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is reached.
- Toss noodles with pesto in a large bowl until fully coated.
- Plate and garnish with a sprinkle of pine nuts. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
Time-Saving Tips
- Use pre-spiralized zucchini noodles from the store.
- Make pesto up to 3 days in advance and store in an airtight jar in the fridge.
Serving Suggestions
- Serve as a fresh contrast to baked or air-fried Tofu Parmesan.
- Pairs well with roasted veggies or as a base for grilled mushrooms.
Grocery List
- Zucchini
- Fresh basil
- Raw walnuts
- Garlic
- Lemon
- Nutritional yeast
- Pine nuts
- Sea salt & pepper
Nutrition
This pasta brings bright, herb-forward flavor to the table with minimal prep and maximum nourishment. Perfect for warm evenings or pairing with comfort mains like Tofu Parmesan, this low-carb, oil-free zucchini pesto bowl proves simple can still be
Why This Recipe Is Nutritious
This zucchini pesto pasta is loaded with whole-food ingredients that nourish and energize without weighing you down:
- Zucchini is hydrating, low in calories and carbs, and packed with antioxidants like lutein and zeaxanthin for eye and skin health.
- Basil delivers powerful anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties.
- Walnuts offer heart-healthy omega-3s and brain-boosting nutrients like vitamin E.
- Nutritional yeast provides plant-based B vitamins and a satisfying cheesy flavor—without any dairy.
- No oil means no added processed fats—just clean, real food to support energy, digestion, and longevity.
This dish is ideal for anyone seeking balance, satiety, and simplicity on a plant-forward, low-carb path.
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