Sign In Chef

OR

No account yet? Sign up.

Forgot your password?

×

Our Disclaimer (The serious stuff)

By using our free meal planner (and the rest of spoonacular.com) you have to agree that you and only you are responsible for anything that happens to you because of something you have read on this site or have bought/cooked/eaten because of this site. After all, the only person who controls what you put in your mouth is you, right?

Spoonacular is a recipe search engine that sources recipes from across the web. We do our best to find recipes suitable for many diets — whether vegetarian, vegan, gluten free, dairy free, etc. — but we cannot guarantee that a recipe's ingredients are safe for your diet. Always read ingredient lists from the original source (follow the link from the "Instructions" field) in case an ingredient has been incorrectly extracted from the original source or has been labeled incorrectly in any way. Moreover, it is important that you always read the labels on every product you buy to see if the product could cause an allergic reaction or if it conflicts with your personal or religious beliefs. If you are still not sure after reading the label, contact the manufacturer.

We also attempt to estimate the cost and calculate the nutritional information for the recipes found on our site. Again, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of this information. Additionally, our nutrition visualizer that suggests that you limit sodium, sugar, etc., and get enough protein, vitamins, and minerals is not intended as medical advice. Similarly, our health tips are based on articles we have read from various sources across the web, and are not based on any medical training. The team behind spoonacular does not possess any medical qualifications and the information may be found to be incorrect or out of date based on future research. If you need help planning your diet or determining which foods (and recipes) are safe for you, contact a registered dietitian, allergist, or another medical professional.

Spoonacular is not responsible for any adverse effects or damages that occur because of your use of the website or any information it provides (e.g. after cooking/consuming a recipe on spoonacular.com or on any of the sites we link to, after reading information from articles or shared via social media, etc.)

×

Pesto Zucchini "Spaghetti

 
One serving costs about $1.9

$1.90 per serving

4 people like this recipe

4 likes

This recipe is ready in 45 minutes

Ready in 45 minutes

4 gluten-free,primal,gluten free,primal side dish,lunch,main course,main dish,dinner
spoonacular Score:67%

Spoonacular Score: 67%

 

Pesto Zucchini "Spaghetti requires around 45 minutes from start to finish. This main course has 336 calories, 18g of protein, and 25g of fat per serving. For $1.9 per serving, this recipe covers 22% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 4. Head to the store and pick up romano cheese, salt, bacon, and a few other things to make it today. 4 people have tried and liked this recipe. It is brought to you by Foodista. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and primal diet. Overall, this recipe earns a pretty good spoonacular score of 62%. Similar recipes are Spaghetti with Zucchini and Pistachio Pesto, Spaghetti with Zucchini and Pistachio Pesto, and Zucchini "Spaghetti" with Spinach Pesto.

Ingredients

Servings:
4 medium
4 medium zucchini
zucchini
1 pinch
1 pinch salt
salt
6 slice
6 slice bacon
bacon
0.5 cup
0.5 cup green onions
green onions
2 cups
2 cups broccoli florets
broccoli florets
2 Tbsps
2 Tbsps cooked basil pesto
cooked basil pesto
some
some fresh romano cheese
fresh romano cheese
some
some fresh romano cheese
fresh romano cheese
4 medium zucchini
4 medium
zucchini
1 pinch salt
1 pinch
salt
6 slice bacon
6 slice
bacon
0.5 cup green onions
0.5 cup
green onions
2 cups broccoli florets
2 cups
broccoli florets
2 Tbsps cooked basil pesto
2 Tbsps
cooked basil pesto
some fresh romano cheese
some
fresh romano cheese
some fresh romano cheese
some
fresh romano cheese

Equipment

paper towels
paper towels
mandoline
mandoline
colander
colander
frying pan
frying pan
bowl
bowl
paper towels
paper towels
mandoline
mandoline
colander
colander
frying pan
frying pan
bowl
bowl


Instructions

Place zucchini strips in a colander over a bowl or in the sink. Sprinkle zucchini with salt and toss to combine. Let the zucchini sit for 15 minutes while the salt extracts the moisture. Drain excess water, squeezing zucchini, if necessary. Meanwhile, cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp, turning frequently. Remove bacon to a stack of paper towels to drain. Crumble bacon. Remove all but 2 T of bacon drippings from the pan. Return the pan to medium heat. Add the green onions and broccoli, stirring frequently for about 3-5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add zucchini and 2 T of pesto, tossing to combine all ingredients. Taste and add more pesto, if needed. The mixture only needs to warm up, so 2-3 minutes of cooking ought to do it. Serve with bacon crumbles and freshly grated Parmesan cheese.

Read the detailed instructions on Foodista.com – The Cooking Encyclopedia Everyone Can Edit

Price Breakdown

Cost per Serving: $2.50
Ingredient
4 mediums zucchini
6 slices bacon
½ cups green onions
2 cups broccoli florets
2 tablespoons cooked basil pesto
some fresh romano cheese
some fresh romano cheese
Price
$2.25
$1.70
$0.33
$0.40
$0.51
$2.40
$2.40
$9.98

Nutritional Information

Quickview
451 Calories
27g Protein
32g Total Fat
13g Carbs
17% Health Score
Limit These
Calories
451k
23%

Fat
32g
51%

  Saturated Fat
15g
96%

Carbohydrates
13g
4%

  Sugar
6g
7%

Cholesterol
84mg
28%

Sodium
1050mg
46%

Get Enough Of These
Protein
27g
55%

Vitamin C
78mg
95%

Vitamin K
82µg
78%

Calcium
713mg
71%

Phosphorus
612mg
61%

Vitamin B2
0.5mg
29%

Vitamin B6
0.55mg
27%

Vitamin A
1212IU
24%

Selenium
16µg
24%

Manganese
0.48mg
24%

Potassium
806mg
23%

Folate
87µg
22%

Magnesium
75mg
19%

Zinc
2mg
19%

Vitamin B1
0.24mg
16%

Fiber
3g
14%

Vitamin B12
0.84µg
14%

Vitamin B3
2mg
13%

Vitamin B5
1mg
11%

Iron
1mg
10%

Copper
0.17mg
8%

Vitamin E
0.94mg
6%

Vitamin D
0.43µg
3%

covered percent of daily need

Related Recipes