Pasta - Zucchini Pesto and Prosciutto Crudo

Name: Pasta - Zucchini Pesto and Prosciutto Crudo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Italian, Mediterranean, European
Ingredients: 75 g pasta (short type, e.g., fusilli or penne); 100 g zucchini (grated or thinly sliced); 20 g grated Parmesan cheese; 1 tbsp olive oil; 10 g pine nuts (optional); 1 slice prosciutto crudo (roughly torn); 1 small clove of garlic (optional, for flavor); Salt and pepper to taste

6 steps

Prep:15minCook:15min

Updated at: Wed, 11 Dec 2024 12:11:28 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories536.2 kcal (27%)

Total Fat23.2 g (33%)

Carbs60.7 g (23%)

Sugars4.4 g (5%)

Protein22.2 g (44%)

Sodium1367.7 mg (68%)

Fiber3.6 g (13%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

1 servings

75gfusilli

pasta short type, or penne

100gzucchini

grated or thinly sliced

20ggrated Parmesan cheese

1 Tbspolive oil

10gpine nuts

optional

1 sliceprosciutto crudo

roughly torn

1 clovegarlic

small, optional, for flavor

Instructions

Step 1

In a food processor, combine the grated zucchini, Parmesan, olive oil, pine nuts, and garlic. Blend until smooth. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Step 2

Boil the pasta in salted water according to the package instructions (typically 8–10 minutes).

Step 3

While the pasta cooks, transfer the zucchini pesto to a pan and warm it over low heat.

Step 4

When the pasta is ready, drain it and immediately transfer it to the pan with the zucchini pesto. Stir well to coat the pasta evenly.

Step 5

Remove the pan from the heat and gently fold in the torn pieces of prosciutto crudo. Avoid cooking the prosciutto to maintain its soft texture and prevent it from becoming too salty.

Step 6

Plate the pasta, garnish with extra Parmesan or pine nuts, and enjoy!