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Zoodles with Artichoke Lemon Pesto

A refreshing twist on traditional pasta, this dish features zucchini noodles tossed in a creamy, zesty artichoke lemon pesto.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Healthy, Italian
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Zoodles
  • 4 medium medium zucchinis Spiralized to make noodles.
For the Pesto
  • 1 can (14 oz) artichoke hearts Drained and rinsed.
  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves Packed.
  • 1/3 cup lemon juice Freshly squeezed.
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese Grated.
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Use a spiralizer to make noodles out of the zucchinis. Set aside.
  2. In a food processor, combine the drained artichoke hearts, fresh basil leaves, lemon juice, garlic cloves, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Pulse until well mixed but still slightly chunky.
Making the Pesto
  1. With the food processor running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until combined, then stir in the grated Parmesan cheese.
Combining
  1. In a large bowl, toss the zoodles with the freshly made artichoke lemon pesto until evenly coated.
Serving
  1. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve immediately, optionally topped with more Parmesan, a drizzle of olive oil, or additional fresh basil.

Notes

Top Tips: For a nut-free version of the pesto, replace pine nuts with sunflower seeds. Prep pesto in advance and store it in the fridge for up to a week. Avoid overcooking zoodles; cook just until tender (about 2-3 minutes).