Zoodles with Pea Pesto
by Adrianna Adarme on May 13, 2016
Put zucchini through a spiralizer to make Zoodles (zucchini noodles) with pea pesto, panchetta and parmesan. (Recipe Credit: Adrianna Adarme of Fresh Tastes)
- Servings
- 2 servings
- Course
- Entree
Ingredients
- 1 garlic clove, peeled
- 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons shredded parmesan cheese, divided, plus more as garnish
- Pinch of crushed red pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, and more to taste
- Juice from 1/4 of a lemon
- 2 tablespoons cubed panchetta
- 2 zucchini, spiralized into noodles
- 1 yellow squash, spiralized into noodles
Instructions
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To a food processor, add the garlic clove and pulse until minced. Next, add the peas, olive oil, 2 tablespoons of parmesan cheese, crushed pepper, salt and lemon juice. Pulse until the pesto has come together in a cohesive manner. Give it a taste and adjust the salt to taste. Add more lemon if you like!
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To a medium skillet, set over medium heat, add the pancetta. Cook until crispy, about 2 minutes. Scoop out with a spoon and drain on a paper towel. Add the noodles and cook, tossing every so often, until tender. Add the pea pesto and remaining 2 tablespoons of parmesan. Mix until coated and the pesto is warmed, an additional minute. Add the pancetta and toss once more. Divide amongst bowls and top with a garnish of parmesan.