Parsley Pesto Pasta
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Prep Time
25 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
3 servings
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Calories
908 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Parsley Pesto Pasta
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Ingredients
for the pasta:
- 8 ounces spaghetti 230g
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil for frying
- 1 zucchini medium to large size
- 2 carrot large
- 1 cup parsley pesto from the recipe below or store-bought
- 2 tablespoons pasta cooking water if needed
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- Parmesan Cheese to serve
for the parsley pesto:
- 2 flat-leaf parsley leaves 2 small bunches, 35g lightly packed cups
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese 45g grated
- 3 tablespoons pumpkin seeds 25g; or pistachios; walnuts, almonds, pine nuts also great
- lemon grated zest of 1 lemon
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup olive oil 2 tablespoons
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Make parsley pesto: Add all the ingredients for the pesto except the olive oil to a food processor. Pulse until finely chopped. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed. With the food processor running at low speed, add the olive oil in a slow and steady stream until the oil is incorporated. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Cook the pasta until al dente (follow the package directions - the pasta should be cooked but still slightly firm in the center). Reserve a couple of tablespoons of pasta cooking water.
- Cut the zucchini in half lengthwise then slice crosswise into 1/4 inch (5 mm) slices.
- Peel the carrots with a vegetable peeler and use the same peeler to cut long, thin strips. Firmly hold the zucchini flat against a cutting board, press the peeler against it and peel the flesh, sliding the peeler away from you.
- Heat the oil in a big frying pan over high heat, add the zucchini and cook for about 3 minutes, then add the carrots and cook for about 3 minutes. The vegetables should be browned and tender but still crunchy.
- Add the cooked pasta and pesto to the vegetables along with a couple of tablespoons of pasta cooking water. Stir everything together, take the pan off the heat, season the pasta to taste with salt and pepper.
- Serve sprinkled with grated Parmesan cheese.
- Enjoy!
Notes
- Calories = 1 serving (1/3 of the recipe). This is only an estimate!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
908kcal
(45%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 908 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 908kcal | 45% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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