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
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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

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Raw Angel Hair Zucchini Pasta With Fresh Pesto?

Raw Angel Hair Zucchini Pasta With Fresh Pesto takes about 50 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 30 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Raw Angel Hair Zucchini Pasta With Fresh Pesto?

Raw Angel Hair Zucchini Pasta With Fresh Pesto has approximately 374.7 calories per serving, with about 10 g protein, 3 g carbohydrates and 57 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Raw Angel Hair Zucchini Pasta With Fresh Pesto?

The key ingredients for Raw Angel Hair Zucchini Pasta With Fresh Pesto are Zucchini, Green Tomato, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Sea Salt, Fresh Ground Black Pepper, Pine Nuts. See the full list with measurements above.

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