How To Make Courgette & Basil Pasta with Pesto Crumbs
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 300g courgette, spiralized
- 350g pasta
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp pesto
Instructions
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Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
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In a large pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
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Add the spiralized courgette to the pan and sauté for 3-4 minutes until slightly tender.
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Add the cooked pasta to the pan and toss to combine with the courgette.
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Stir in the chopped basil and grated Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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In a separate pan, toast the breadcrumbs over medium heat until golden brown. Remove from heat and stir in the pesto.
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Serve the pasta topped with the pesto crumbs.
Nutrition
- Calories : 420kcal
- Total Fat : 14g
- Saturated Fat : 2g
- Cholesterol : 0mg
- Sodium : 415mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 62g
- Dietary Fiber : 4g
- Sugar : 4g
- Protein : 12g
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