PASTA AL PESTO

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Make and share this Pasta Al Pesto recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     Vegetable

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 ounces pasta (preferably linguine)
1/4 lb peapods
3 carrots, thinly sliced
fresh ground black pepper (for garnish) (optional)
2 tablespoons safflower oil or 2 tablespoons olive oil
fresh ground black pepper (for garnish) (optional)
3 small zucchini, thinly sliced
2 cups fresh basil leaves
2 cloves garlic
1/4 cup pine nuts (pignolli)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2-3/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • PESTO:
  • Place ingredients in bowl of food processor.
  • Process until smooth, using rubber scraper to push down the sides occasionally.
  • Variations: - add 3/4 c freshly grated Parmesan Cheese
  • PASTA:
  • Boil a large pot of water; cook pasta until al dente.
  • While pasta is cooking, prepare pesto; set aside, covered.
  • Steam carrots.
  • Meanwhile, in skillet, heat oil.
  • Add zucchini and peapods.
  • Stir continuously until crisp/tender.
  • When pasta is done, drain well; toss pesto with noodles until they are well coated.
  • Then toss in vegetables.
  • Garnish with pepper and cheese.
  • VARIATIONS: - add 1/2 c Parmesan cheese to Pesto

Syed Zahid Raza
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This recipe seems a bit too complicated for me. I think I'll try a simpler one.


ukraine lebanon
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I'm not sure about the combination of pesto and pasta, but I'm willing to give it a try.


kalista martin
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This pasta looks so delicious! I can't wait to try it.


titiz Costa
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. You can add any vegetables or protein that you like.


Jd Shipu
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This pasta is a great way to use up leftover pesto. It's also a very affordable meal to make.


Md Rehan
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I'm not usually a fan of pesto, but this recipe changed my mind. The pesto was so light and fresh, and it paired perfectly with the pasta.


Tahit Raja
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This pasta was so good, I ate two servings! The pesto was so flavorful and the pasta was cooked perfectly.


Roaming Peace
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I've tried many pesto pasta recipes, but this one is by far the best. The addition of lemon zest and pine nuts really takes it to the next level.


Idrees Askani
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This is my go-to recipe for pesto pasta. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Ali Ali
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I made this pasta for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the bright, herbaceous flavor of the pesto.


Charles Montoya
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This pesto pasta was a hit with my family! The sauce was flavorful and creamy, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


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