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Zucchini-Pesto-Pasta-Recipe

Zucchini Pesto Pasta

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Zucchini Pesto Pasta brings together irresistible flavors with minimal prep. This dish features fresh zucchini, rich basil pesto, and a hint of garlic, making it a perfect quick and healthy meal for pasta lovers.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz. dry Fiber Gourmet Light Penne
  • salt, for pasta cooking water
  • 3 medium zucchinis
  • 2 T minced garlic
  • 2 T olive oil
  • salt and fresh ground black pepper, for seasoning zucchini
  • 1 cup Basil Pesto of your choice
  • 1/2 cup pasta cooking water (optional)
  • 1/2 cup coarsely-grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Instructions

  1. Fill a large pot with water, add about 2 tsp. salt, and boil while you prepare the ingredients.
  2. Wash the zucchinis, cut off the ends, slice them lengthwise, and then into half-moon slices.
  3. Measure out 1 cup of basil pesto and mince enough garlic to make 2 tablespoons, or use pre-minced garlic.
  4. Once boiling, add the pasta, stir, and reduce the heat to maintain a gentle boil.
  5. Cook the pasta according to package directions, about 17 minutes for Fiber Gourmet Light Penne, reserving 1/2 cup of cooking water before draining.
  6. While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat.
  7. Add minced garlic to the heated oil, reduce heat to medium, and sauté for about one minute until fragrant.
  8. Add sliced zucchini to the pan, season with salt and pepper, and cook until tender-crisp, around 5 minutes.
  9. Stir in the pesto with the cooked zucchini and mix well. If the pasta isn't done, turn off the heat temporarily.
  10. Add the drained pasta to the zucchini and pesto, gently combine, adding reserved pasta water as needed for consistency.
  11. Cook for a few additional minutes to incorporate flavors.
  12. Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
  13. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to two days.

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Notes

Feel free to substitute the Fiber Gourmet Light Penne with your preferred pasta shape.
Adjust olive oil and seasoning based on personal preference for flavor.
Zucchini can be cut differently based on your texture preference.

  • Author: dani
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Boiling, Sautéing
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 425mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 10g
  • Cholesterol: 10mg

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