Pesto Zucchini Pasta Recipes

30 Minute Zucchini Pesto Pasta Dishing Out Health

WEBJul 16, 2022 · Add zucchini and mushrooms; cook 6 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown. Add shallots and season with …

1. Toast 1/4 cup of the walnuts in a large skillet over medium heat until fragrant, about 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a food processor. Add basil, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice and zest, garlic, 1/2 tsp. of the salt, 1/4 tsp. black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes to the food processor. Begin blending while gradually streaming in 1/2 cup olive oil; blend until smooth. Set aside.
2. Cook pasta according to package instructions in a large pot of salted water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta cooking water before draining.
3. While pasta cooks, heat remaining 2 Tbsp. olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add zucchini; cook 6 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown. Transfer to a bowl. Reduce heat to medium and add 1 Tbsp. butter. Once melted, add mushrooms and shallots. Cook 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms are tender and golden brown. Combine mushrooms with zucchini, and season with remaining 1/2 tsp. salt and 1/4 tsp. black pepper.
4. Add remaining 1 Tbsp. butter and 1/2 cup chopped walnuts to the skillet. Cook 5 minutes, until the butter is browned and walnuts are toasted. Season with a pinch of salt, and transfer to a small bowl.

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Creamy Pesto Pasta with Zucchini Slender Kitchen

WEBMay 17, 2023 · Spray some additional cooking spray and add the onions. Cook for 3-5 minutes until they begin to soften up. 4. Add the garlic and …

1. Using a food processor, pulse together the first nine ingredients for the pesto.
2. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook according to the package directions, taking it out 2 minutes early so it doesn’t overcook when you add it to the sauce. Reserve 2 tbsp of the cooking water.
3. In a large saute pan over medium heat add the butter and let it melt. Spray some additional cooking spray and add the onions. Cook for 3-5 minutes until they begin to soften up.
4. Add the garlic and zucchini. Cook until the zucchini is tender, about 5 minutes. Add the cooked pasta, pesto, cream cheese, and pasta water to the pan. Stir together everything and serve.

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