Description
A delicious and creamy zucchini spaghetti dish that is gluten-free and packed with fresh flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 zucchinis, chopped
- 1 zucchini, thinly sliced
- 1 cup cashews (soaked in hot water for 20 minutes)
- 1 tbsp avocado oil or olive oil (extra for roasting)
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups fresh basil
- 1 small lemon, juiced and zested
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1/4 cup reserved pasta water
- 12 oz package spaghetti (gluten free recommended)
- 4–6 Brazil nuts, grated
- Fresh basil, torn
- Fresh cracked pepper to taste
- Roasted zucchini slices (for garnish)
- Red chili flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 450°F.
- Cut 1 zucchini into about 1/3 inch pieces and toss them with 2 tsp avocado oil and a pinch of sea salt.
- Place the zucchini on a baking sheet for about 30 minutes, until golden brown and crispy.
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for your pasta.
- Heat 1 tbsp avocado oil in a sauté pan over medium heat, then add the chopped zucchinis, salt, pepper, and garlic. Sauté for about 15 minutes.
- Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions, setting aside 1/4 cup of the pasta water before draining.
- Add the sautéed zucchini, soaked cashews, lemon juice and zest, fresh basil, and reserved pasta water to a blender. Blend until smooth.
- Combine the pasta and creamy sauce in the sauté pan over low-medium heat, stirring until heated through.
- Toss the pasta with roasted zucchini, torn basil, grated Brazil nuts, pepper, and optional chili flakes. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- This dish is best served fresh but can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Feel free to adjust the seasoning according to your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Sauteing, Blending, Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg