PASTA WITH TOMATOES, ZUCCHINI AND PESTO

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Pasta with Tomatoes, Zucchini and Pesto image

Provided by Jeanne Silvestri

Categories     Herb     Pasta     Tomato     Vegetable     Appetizer     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Spring     Bon Appétit     Florida     Peanut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup olive oil
4 cups 1/2-inch cubes zucchini (about 22 ounces)
1 1/2 cups chopped onion
2 large garlic cloves, chopped
1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes in juice
1 pound spaghetti
1 7-ounce package purchased pesto
1/2 cup thinly sliced fresh basil
Grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add zucchini, onion and garlic and saut until zucchini is crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes with juices and simmer until almost all liquid evaporates, about 8 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite. Drain; return to pot.
  • Add pesto to pasta and toss to coat. Add zucchini mixture and toss over low heat to combine. Mix in basil. Season pasta with salt and pepper. Transfer pasta to large bowl. Serve, passing Parmesan cheese separately.

Hannah Poy
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This dish was easy to make and very delicious! I would definitely recommend it.


Merlyn Kho
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Overall, this was a good recipe. I would make it again, but I would make a few changes.


padam yadav
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This recipe was a bit bland. I think it needed more seasoning.


Shazad Gill
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I thought the pesto overpowered the other flavors in the dish. I would use less of it next time.


Ayomide Marvellous
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This dish was a bit too oily for my taste. I think I would use less olive oil next time.


North DC
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out perfectly. The pasta was cooked al dente, the vegetables were tender, and the pesto was flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe!


Sithobile Snethemba
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This recipe is a great way to use up summer vegetables. I had some zucchini and tomatoes from my garden that were just begging to be used. The pesto really brought the dish together and gave it a ton of flavor. I'll definitely be making this again!


Pmc Khourshed
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I made this dish for my family last night and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the combination of tomatoes, zucchini, and pesto. I also added some crumbled feta cheese to the top, which added a nice salty tang. Will definitely be making this again!


Ahmad Conaway
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Yum!


Kato Ronald
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This pasta is a delightful medley of flavors and textures. The tomatoes are sweet and juicy, the zucchini is tender-crisp, and the pesto adds a pop of savory freshness. I love how the pine nuts add a nutty crunch, too. I served this with a side of ga