Side dishe for 4

Pesto Zucchini Noodles

Name: Pesto Zucchini Noodles
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 3 large zucchini; 3 tbsp store-bought or homemade pesto; 2 tbsp freshly grated parmigiano-reggiano (optional); 2 tbsp pine nuts; salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

Zucchini noodles are lightly cooked, tossed with pesto, and finished with toasted pine nuts and grated cheese.

Typical price

$4.44for 4 servings

$1.11 per serving$4.44 for 4

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20 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
4servings as written
$typical cost tier

Italian Vegetarian Low-carb Budget Side dishes

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
Zucchini and summer squash$1.79/lb typical	1.9 lb	$3.36Typical price
Alfredo, pesto, curry and simmer sauces$0.18/oz typical	1.5 oz	$0.29Typical price
Parmesan$0.55/oz typical	a little	$0.12Typical price
Nuts and seeds$0.70/oz typical	0.5 oz	$0.39Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$4.44

Pantry staples you likely have

Salt and pepperCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oil

Not included in the cost.

Ingredients

3 large zucchini
3 tbsp store-bought or homemade pesto
2 tbsp freshly grated parmigiano-reggiano (optional)
2 tbsp pine nuts
salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

Steps

Cut the zucchini into noodles and pat them dry with a clean towel.
Toast the pine nuts in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring often.
Remove the pine nuts and heat the olive oil in the same skillet over medium heat.
Cook the zucchini noodles for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring gently, until just tender.
Turn off the heat and toss the noodles with pesto, salt, pepper, and Parmigiano-Reggiano.
Top with the toasted pine nuts and serve within 5 minutes.