Creamy Zucchini Lemon Pasta

Name: Creamy Zucchini Lemon Pasta
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 zucchinis, chopped (small-medium in size); 1 zucchini, thinly sliced (roasting and topping); 1 cup cashews (soaked in hot water for 20 minutes if not using high speed blender); 1 tbsp avocado oil or olive oil (extra for roasting); 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 cups fresh basil; 1 lemon, juiced and zested; 1/2 tsp sea salt; 1/4 tsp pepper; 1/4 cup reserved pasta water; 1 12 oz. package spaghetti of choice (I used gluten free); 4-6 Brazil nuts, grated; fresh basil, torn; fresh cracked pepper to taste; roasted zucchini slices; red chili flakes

11 steps

This creamy zucchini pasta is a rich vibrant and healthy dish! A rich sauce made completely vegan and dairy with bright notes of lemon and basil.

Updated at: Thu, 22 Sep 2022 23:52:26 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

Moderate

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories786.8 kcal (39%)

Total Fat34.1 g (49%)

Carbs107.2 g (41%)

Sugars11.6 g (13%)

Protein21 g (42%)

Sodium267.8 mg (13%)

Fiber10.5 g (38%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

3 servings

2zucchinis

chopped, small-medium in size

1zucchini

thinly sliced, roasting and topping

1 cupcashews

soaked in hot water for 20 minutes if not using high speed blender

1 Tbspavocado oil

or olive oil, extra for roasting

3garlic cloves

minced

2 cupsfresh basil

1lemon

juiced and zested

½ tspsea salt

¼ tsppepper

¼ cuppasta water

reserved

1 x 12 ozspaghetti

package, I used gluten free

Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 450F.

Step 2

Thinly slice 1 zucchini into about 1/3 inch pieces and add to a bowl with 2 tsp avocado oil and a pinch of sea salt and black and mix until well coasted.

Step 3

Place evenly spread out onto a baking sheet and roast for about 30 minutes or until golden brown.

Step 4

Start to bring a pot of salted water to a boil for your pasta.

Step 5

Add 1 tbsp of avocado oil to a sauté pan and heat on medium heat. Add 2 chopped zucchinis, sea salt, pepper, and garlic.

Step 6

Sauté for about 15 minutes and set aside.

Step 7

Cook spaghetti or pasta of choice according to package instructions and set aside 1/4 cup of the pasta water before draining.

Step 8

To a blender add sautéed zucchini, cashews (pre soaked if needed), lemon juice and zest, basil, reserved pasta water and blend until smooth.