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Zucchini Sundried Tomato Pesto Pasta

Loving on Zucchini Sundried Pesto Pasta

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Total Time 31 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Italian, Vegan
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

For the pesto

  • 2 and 1/2 cloves garlic
  • 1/4 c. pine nuts
  • 2 c. basil, fresh and tightly packed
  • 4 sundried tomatoes
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/8 tsp. black pepper
  • 1/4 c. olive oil

Pasta

  • 12 oz. spaghetti (about 3/4 of a package)
  • 1 shallot
  • 1 tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 zucchini

Instructions
 

  • Make the pesto: add the garlic, pine nuts, basil, sundried tomatoes, salt, black pepper and olive oil to a food processor, and process for about a minute, or until well blended, wiping down the sides as needed.
  • Bring a large pot of water to boil. Add the spaghetti, and cook for about 11 minutes, or until pasta is al dente.
  • Heat 1 tbsp. of the olive oil in a medium frying pan. Dice the shallot and cook for about 5 minutes.
  • Spiralize the zucchini. I like to slice it into spiral shapes, but you can use the noodle option if you prefer. Or if you don't have a spiralizer, slice the zucchini very thin. Add the zucchini to the shallot, and heat for a final 5 minutes.
  • Drain the spaghetti, and return to the pot. Add the pesto and stir well. Spoon the spaghetti onto each plate, and top with the zucchini. Serve immediately.
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