Courgette spaghetti; courgetti, is a revelation and a fantastic food for diet days. Simply shred a courgette with a peeler, quickly fry and then serve in a sauce of your choice. It’s quicker to cook than pasta, low carb and much, much tastier than zero pasta (a diet pasta substitute).  One large courgette is enough to make a big bowl of spaghetti and has only 36 calories. Try it with this delicious pea pesto.

Ingredients:

• 1 garlic clove, peeled and smashed
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 cup fresh or frozen peas, thawed if frozen
• 1/4 cup walnuts
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 pinches salt
• 1 pinch red pepper flakes

Method:

1. In a sauté pan, cook the garlic clove in the olive oil on a medium heat until softened, about 5 minutes.
2. Pulse the walnuts in a food processor.  Add the remaining ingredients to the food processor, including the garlic and olive oil. Add about a tbsp of water.
3. Pulse the mixture until thoroughly combined.
4. Taste and add more salt if needed.
5. Enjoy on top of courgette noodles.