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Lemon Pesto Pasta
Lemon Pesto Pasta is a fresh and healthy pasta dish with spaghetti noodles with cherry tomatoes, zucchini, squash, kale, pesto, cheese, and lemon.
Prep Time
20
minutes
mins
Cook Time
20
minutes
mins
Total Time
40
minutes
mins
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Servings:
4
Calories:
306
kcal
Author:
Lauren Allen
Ingredients
8
ounces
spaghetti noodles
, regular or whole wheat
2
teaspoons
olive oil
, divided
1
teaspoon
garlic
, minced and divided
1
cup
cherry tomatoes
, halved
½
yellow squash
, sliced into thin rings
½
zucchini
, sliced into rings
2
heaping cups
fresh kale
, chops and ribs removed
1/4
cup
pesto
¼
feta cheese crumbles
juice of ½ a small lemon
Instructions
Cook pasta according to package directions, drain and set aside.
While pasta is cooking, add olive oil to a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
Add the zucchini and yellow squash and sauté for 2-3 minutes, tossing them gently as they cook.
Add the tomatoes and cook for 1 minute more. Remove all vegetables to a plate.
Add another tsp of olive oil to the pan, and the remaining ½ tsp of minced garlic.
Add chopped kale and sauté for a minute. Add a teaspoon of water to the pan, cover, and cook for 2-3 minutes.
Add tomatoes and squash back to the pan. Squeeze half of a small lemon over the veggies.
Add the pesto to the spaghetti noodles and gently toss to combine.
Add the spaghetti to the pan with the veggies and toss to combine.
Sprinkle feta cheese on top. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories:
306
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
46
g
|
Protein:
9
g
|
Fat:
9
g
|
Saturated Fat:
1
g
|
Cholesterol:
1
mg
|
Sodium:
155
mg
|
Potassium:
335
mg
|
Fiber:
2
g
|
Sugar:
4
g
|
Vitamin A:
645
IU
|
Vitamin C:
17.9
mg
|
Calcium:
49
mg
|
Iron:
1.3
mg