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Parsley Pesto Pasta

Crafted with ease and taste in mind, this recipe is a great choice.

Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 3 servings
Calories: 908 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

for the pasta:
  • 8 ounces (230g) spaghetti
  • 2 tablespoons Frying oil
  • 1 medium/large zucchini
  • 2 large carrots
  • 1 cup parsley pesto from the recipe below or store-bought
  • 2 tablespoons pasta cooking water if needed
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • Parmesan Cheese to serve
for the parsley pesto:
  • 2 lightly packed cups (35g) flat-leaf parsley leaves 2 small bunches
  • 1/2 cup grated (45g) parmesan cheese
  • 3 tablespoons (25g) pumpkin seeds or pistachios, walnuts/almonds/pine nuts are also great
  • zest grated of 1 lemon
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Cut the zucchini in half lengthwise then slice crosswise into 1/4 inch (5 mm) slices.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. Serve sprinkled with grated Parmesan cheese.
  8. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Calories = 1 serving (1/3 of the recipe). This is only an estimate!

Nutrition Information

Calories 908kcal (45%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 908

% Daily Value*

Calories 908kcal 45%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.