Green Goodness Spaghetti

Spaghetti, spiralized zucchini, and green beans are tossed with basil pesto sauce and topped with pine nuts, grated cheese, and red pepper flakes.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 421 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

Transfer spaghetti to a warmed serving bowl. Drizzle with olive oil; top with grated cheese, red pepper flakes, and pine nuts.