How to Make Green Goodness Spaghetti - A Step-by-Step Guide

Green Goodness Spaghetti is a delicious and healthy pasta dish that is bursting with fresh flavors and vibrant colors. This recipe is perfect for those who want to incorporate more greens into their diet while still enjoying a satisfying and comforting meal. Whether you're a vegetarian, a pasta-lover, or just looking for a new and exciting dish to try, this recipe is sure to please your taste buds and leave you feeling energized and nourished.

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Ingredients

  • 6 ounces Barilla® Spaghetti
  • 1 (6.3 ounce) jar Barilla® Pesto
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 5 ounces fresh green beans, trimmed
  • 1 extra large zucchini, spiralized
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes (Optional)
  • 2 teaspoons toasted pine nuts

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 3
  • Yield: 3 servings

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Add salt and green beans. Simmer 1 minute. Add spaghetti and continue cooking over medium to medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, 8 minutes. Reduce heat to medium; add spiralized zucchini. Stir gently and continue simmering until spaghetti is tender yet firm to the bite, 2 or 3 minutes. Reserve about 1/2 cup cooking water. Drain the spaghetti and vegetables.
  • Heat pesto in a pot over medium-low heat; add a few tablespoons of cooking water to thin slightly; stir. Transfer drained spaghetti and vegetables to pot; mix gently to coat with the sauce.
  • Transfer spaghetti to a warmed serving bowl. Drizzle with olive oil; top with grated cheese, red pepper flakes, and pine nuts.
  • Nutrition

    421 cal.

    • Total Fat: 16g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 8mg
    • Sodium: 1965mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 58g
    • Dietary Fiber: 8g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 16g
    • Vitamin C: 49mg
    • Calcium: 131mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 773mg