Raw Angel Hair Zucchini Pasta With Fresh Pesto Recipe

Experience the vibrant flavors of summer with this refreshing raw zucchini pasta recipe! A healthy and delicious alternative to traditional pasta, this recipe is surprisingly easy to make and a guaranteed crowd-pleaser, even for non-raw foodists and non-vegetarians. Impress your friends and family with this light, zesty, and vibrant dish packed with fresh pesto goodness.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 374.7 kcal
Protein 10g
Rating 4.1 (8 Reviews)
Raw Angel Hair Zucchini Pasta With Fresh Pesto 91

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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Raw Angel Hair Zucchini Pasta With Fresh Pesto

  • 3 medium zucchini
  • Green Tomato
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts
  • Basil Leaves
  • 2 cups fresh basil leaves, packed
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

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How to Make Raw Angel Hair Zucchini Pasta With Fresh Pesto

  1. Wash and dry the zucchini thoroughly.
  2. Using a vegetable peeler, create long, thin zucchini noodles (try to make them as thin as possible to resemble angel hair pasta).
  3. In a food processor, combine basil, pine nuts, parmesan cheese, garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil. Pulse until a smooth paste forms, scraping down the sides as needed. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Gently toss the zucchini noodles with the fresh pesto, ensuring they are evenly coated.
  5. Serve immediately and garnish with extra parmesan cheese, pine nuts, or a sprinkle of red pepper flakes for an extra kick (optional).
  6. Enjoy this light, refreshing, and incredibly flavorful raw pasta dish!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

31 g

Sugar

22g

Fat

21g

Carbs

3g