Sphagetti with Zucchini Noodles with Spinach Pesto

Sphagetti with Zucchini Noodles with Spinach Pesto

Macronutrients per 100g

Energy

214kcal

Sugar

1g

Fat

7g

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

58% of RDI

Magnesium

148% of RDI

Vitamin C

7% of RDI

Omega 3

1% of RDI

Vitamin A

1% of RDI

Calcium

148% 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.