How to Make Zucchini Noodles with Basil Pesto and Bacon - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a healthy, delicious, and satisfying meal to enjoy on a busy weeknight? Look no further than this recipe for Zucchini Noodles with Basil Pesto and Bacon! This dish is not only packed with flavor, but it's also low in carbs and high in nutrients, making it the perfect choice for anyone looking to eat a little lighter without sacrificing taste or satisfaction.

What sets this recipe apart from other zucchini noodle dishes is the addition of a homemade basil pesto, which adds ...

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Ingredients

  • 8 slices turkey bacon
  • ½ cup basil pesto (such as Classico® Traditional)
  • 3 large zucchini, ends trimmed
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
  • 1 cup fresh arugula
  • 1 pinch sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 2
  • Yield: 2 servings

  • Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Lay bacon slices on a large baking tray.
  • Broil in the preheated oven until crispy, 9 to 12 minutes. Transfer to a large plate lined with absorbent kitchen paper and allow to cool and harden.
  • Crumble the cooled bacon into smaller pieces and combine with pesto sauce.
  • Use a spiralizer or julienne peeler to cut zucchini into noodles, snipping midway to prevent them from getting too long.
  • Heat olive oil in a saute pan over medium heat. Add zucchini and garlic and cook until tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Add pesto-bacon mixture and heat for 2 minutes longer. Toss well so the noodles are evenly coated. Taste and season with salt if needed.
  • Top with freshly grated Parmiggiano-Reggiano cheese so it can melt while the dish is still warm. Season with freshly ground black pepper. Top with arugula, but do not mix it in. Serve immediately.
  • Nutrition

    568 cal.

    • Total Fat: 45g
    • Saturated Fat: 12g
    • Cholesterol: 57mg
    • Sodium: 1207mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 22g
    • Dietary Fiber: 7g
    • Total Sugars: 9g
    • Protein: 25g
    • Vitamin C: 89mg
    • Calcium: 605mg
    • Iron: 7mg
    • Potassium: 1583mg