Spaghetti with Zucchini and Pistachio Pesto

Spaghetti with Zucchini and Pistachio Pesto
Servings: 4
Lunch

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
Recipe by Anna Watson Carl This pesto is nuts.

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. basil leaves, plus more for serving 1/2 c. mint, plus more for serving 1/4 c. shelled, toasted pistachios, plus more for serving 2 tsp. lemon zest 1 tbsp. lemon juice 1/4 c. grated Parmesan, plus more for serving 1/4 c. 3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 zucchini, very thinly sliced (2 c.) 12 oz. spaghetti kosher salt Black pepper

Instructions

Bring large pot of salted water to boil. In food processor, pulse together basil, mint, pistachios, lemon zest and juice, Parmesan, and 2 tablespoons olive oil. With motor running, add in 1/4 cup olive oil until it reaches creamy consistency. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in large sauté pan. Saute zucchini for 4 to 5 minutes or until browned. Season with salt and pepper. Add spaghetti to boiling water and let cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente. Drain pasta, reserving 1 cup of cooking water. Return spaghetti to pot and toss with pesto, zucchini, and 1/2 cup of cooking water. Add an additional 1/4 cup if you would like creamier pasta. Serve spaghetti in bowls with additional torn mint and basil, chopped pistachios, and grated Parmesan.

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