Keto Pancetta and Pesto Spaghetti

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  • prep time

    prep time

    7 min

  • cook time

    cook time

    9 min

  • ready time

    ready time

    16 min

Keto Pancetta and Pesto Spaghetti

This flavorsome keto spaghetti is loaded with crisp diced pancetta and a zesty basil pesto.

This is a great option for quick and easy weeknight dinners.

  • Net Carbs

    4 g

  • Fiber

    2.1 g

  • Total Carbs

    5.7 g

  • Protein

    11.5 g

  • Fats

    45.7 g

465 cals

Keto Pancetta and Pesto Spaghetti

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Ingredients

  • Diced Pancetta by Waitrose

    Diced Pancetta by Waitrose

    3 ounce

  • Zucchini

    Zucchini

    1 large

  • Pine Nuts

    Pine Nuts

    1 tablespoon, whole pieces

  • Parmesan Cheese

    Parmesan Cheese

    1 tablespoon, grated

  • Garlic

    Garlic

    1 clove

  • Basil, Fresh

    Basil, Fresh

    ⅔ cup, whole pieces

  • Lemon Juice

    Lemon Juice

    ½ tablespoon

  • Olive Oil

    Olive Oil

    ¼ cup

  • Salt, Sea Salt

    Salt, Sea Salt

    ¼ teaspoon

Recipe Steps

steps 6

16 min

  • Step 1

    Slice the ends off the zucchini, peel away the outer skin and discard. Peel the zucchini into long ribbons.
  • Step 2

    Add 1/2 a tablespoon of olive oil to a skillet over a medium heat. Add the pancetta and cook until browned all over.
    Step 2
  • Step 3

    Whilst the pancetta is cooking, add the basil, pine nuts, parmesan, garlic and salt to a food processor. Blend to combine.
    Step 3
  • Step 4

    Add the lemon juice and remaining olive oil to the food processor and blend to combine, adding more oil if required.
    Step 4
  • Step 5

    Add the zucchini to the pan with the pancetta and stir to combine.
    Step 5
  • Step 6

    Stir through the pesto and cook for 2-3 minutes until hot through and the zucchini is softened and tender.
    Step 6

Comments 3

  • Anonymous

    Anonymous 5 years ago

    Super easy and delicious. My whole family loved it!

    • recipewriter

      recipewriter 5 years ago

      Thanks so much! :)

  • MaghanK

    MaghanK 5 years ago

    I think 1 serving = 1 cup of zucchini noodles