Italian · Dinner
Basil and Garlic Sauce Noodles (Keto)
Zucchini ribbons replace pasta in this keto Italian dish, sautéed in butter then tossed with a fresh basil-garlic sauce made from blitzed basil, garlic, pine nuts, parmesan and olive oil, finished with extra parmesan and black pepper.
$4
12 minsPrep
8 minsCook
20 minsTotal
EasyLevel
Nutrition per serving
478Calories
12.4gProtein
43.6gFat
11.8gCarbs
5.1gSugar
5.1gFiber
649mgSodium
39mgChol
11.8gSat Fat
870mgPotassium
280mgCalcium
2.3mgIron
0.1mcgVitamin B12
38mgVitamin C
vegetarian
gluten-free
low-carb
low-cholesterol
high-fiber
keto
Instructions
1
Prep
Spiralize or slice zucchini into ribbons, pat dry with towel to remove excess moisture, then set aside. Toast pine nuts in dry skillet over medium-low heat for 2 minutes, shaking often, until golden and fragrant.
2
Blitz basil, garlic, toasted pine nuts, parmesan and olive oil in food processor until coarse green paste forms.
3
Melt butter in skillet over medium heat, add zucchini ribbons, sauté 2 to 3 minutes until tender and lightly glistening, tossing gently to coat evenly.
4
Plate
Transfer noodles to shallow bowl, toss with basil-garlic paste, salt and black pepper until evenly coated and glossy, then finish with extra parmesan on top.
Serves
2 portions ·
2 adults, 0 over 10, 0 under 10
Ingredients
- 500g500g zucchini
- 40g40g fresh basil
- 4 cloves4 cloves garlic
- 90ml90ml olive oil
- 28g28g butter
- 20g20g pine nuts
- 50g50g parmesan
- 1/4 tsp1/4 tsp salt
- black pepper to taste
