CREAMY PESTO PENNE WITH VEGETABLE RIBBONS

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This beautiful dish will wow guests. It's not just the colors; they'll really be amazed by the taste. Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups uncooked penne pasta
1 cup frozen shelled edamame, thawed
4 medium carrots
2 yellow summer squash
1 medium onion, halved and thinly sliced
2 tablespoons butter, divided
1 garlic clove, minced
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons prepared pesto
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, cook pasta according to package directions, adding the edamame during the last 5 minutes of cooking. Meanwhile, using a vegetable peeler or metal cheese slicer, cut carrots and squash into very thin lengthwise strips., In a large skillet, saute onion in 1 tablespoon butter until tender. Add the vegetable strips and garlic; saute 2-3 minutes longer or until crisp-tender. Stir in the cream, pesto, salt and remaining butter. Bring to a gentle boil; cook for 2-4 minutes or until sauce is slightly thickened and vegetables are tender., Drain pasta and edamame; toss with vegetable mixture. Sprinkle with walnuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 521 calories, Fat 33g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 79mg cholesterol, Sodium 315mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 15g protein.

Asante eugenia
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This is a delicious and easy pasta dish that's perfect for a weeknight meal.


Asad Gamer k
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


Md Rupom
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This is one of my favorite pasta dishes. I love the combination of creamy pesto sauce and fresh vegetables.


Bessie Galila
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my sauce turned out grainy. Other than that, the dish was still pretty good.


Aries Thezodiac
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I thought the sauce was a little too heavy for my taste, but overall this was a good dish.


Nwabuogor peace
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This was a quick and easy weeknight meal. The whole family enjoyed it, even the picky eaters.


MD Ankush Jewel
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I'm not a huge fan of pesto, but I thought this dish was pretty good. The vegetables were cooked perfectly and the sauce was creamy and flavorful.


Gaurav Bhattarai
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are delicious. I would recommend using a good quality pesto sauce, as it really makes a difference in the flavor of the dish.


Anju Khadka
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I made this dish for my family last night and they all loved it. The kids especially enjoyed the colorful vegetable ribbons.


Maaz Uddin
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Yum!


Brian Rice
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This creamy pesto penne with vegetable ribbons is a hit! The pesto sauce is flavorful and creamy, and the vegetables add a nice crunch and freshness. I especially love the sun-dried tomatoes, which give the dish a tangy sweetness. I will definitely b