Basil Pesto Pasta With Zucchini and Mint
Anna Williams
How to Make It
Step 1
Cook the pasta according to the package directions.
Step 2
Meanwhile, place the garlic, pine nuts, basil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in the bowl of a food processor and pulse to combine. While the machine is running, drizzle in 2/3 cup of the oil through the feed tube, stopping occasionally to scrape down the sides. Transfer to a bowl and stir in the Parmesan.
Step 3
Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the zucchini, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in the mint.
Step 4
Divide the pasta among bowls and spoon the pesto and zucchini over the top.
rembelle83
2010-08-09T16:23:27-04:00
We didn't have mint, so we put in a diced heirloom tomato. We also used whole wheat penne pasta. We loved it!
PaulaNtexas
2010-08-09T14:00:16-04:00
I've always wondered the same thing! 99% of the recipes I've tried here have been excellent. I think that most people (myself included the first time) click on the stars to go read the ratings. Clicking on the stars actually adds a rating of the number of stars clicked! This caused me to rate a recipe with 2 stars just by a clicking error. Maybe the webmaster could change this? I have a feeling this happens frequently.
And I can't wait to try this recipe! My basil plants are growing like crazy, so here comes some excellent fresh pesto. Yum!
japelletier2
2010-08-09T11:01:15-04:00
This looks delicious to me but WHY are your ratings always so LOW??? And how can we see what others are saying? I suspect the responses are not correct or are entered by people who don't recognize good food when they see or taste it or they don't know how to follow a recipe.
mcchampe
2010-07-22T13:03:36-04:00
Yummy!!! Halved the amt of pasta & oil and doubled the zucchini. Mmmmm.
