You don't have to give up pasta altogether on the keto diet. Spiralized zucchini can be just as tasty when it's tossed with a fast homemade lemon pesto sauce. Serve as a side dish with a fillet of salmon or a steak, or add shrimp or scallops to the zoodles for a seafood pasta dinner.
To make the pesto: Add basil, parsley, and pine nuts to a food processor. Process until coarsely chopped. Then, add parmesan, garlic cloves, salt, pepper, lemon juice, and lemon zest and blend on low. With the food processor running, slowly pour olive oil until well blended.
To make the zoodles: Spiralize zoodles and set them aside. Cut the ends off of the asparagus and chop them into 1-inch pieces.
Next, heat the remaining 1 tsp of olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat, add asparagus and cook until vibrant green and you can pierce a fork through them for about 5-7 minutes.
Stir in the zoodles and pesto and combine well. Cook 1-2 minutes until heated through. Remove from heat and enjoy while warm!
Servings 2
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
