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.

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I would definitely recommend this dish to others.


Urcelino Franca
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This dish is a great value for the price.


Dharmendra Kumar
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The pasta was cooked perfectly.


Sweet
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This dish was a bit too oily for my taste.


Alex Karani
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I wasn't a fan of the pesto sauce. I think it overpowered the other flavors in the dish.


Kifax cumar Kifax
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The vegetables were a bit overcooked for my taste.


Elvis Asanji
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I found this dish to be a bit bland. I think it needed more seasoning.


Mutono
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The sauce was a little too thick for my taste, but overall this dish was very good.


Zeba Buctowar
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This is the perfect dish for a summer party.


Yemi L.
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I added some grilled chicken to this dish and it was delicious!


lisara rm
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


raymond godinez
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I'm not a huge fan of pesto, but I really enjoyed this dish. The sauce was light and flavorful.


Aly Hashmi
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This dish is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Maha uzair
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I love the bright green color of the sauce. It's so inviting.


iqrashzadi Shzadi
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This dish is so versatile. You can use any type of vegetables you like and it always turns out great.


Shawn Popovich
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.


sab abdulla
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This is one of my favorite pasta dishes. It's so easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Sabbir Ahmeed
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I love the combination of creamy pesto and fresh vegetables in this dish. It's a great way to get your kids to eat their veggies!


Mummy Sugar
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This creamy pesto penne with vegetable ribbons was a hit with my family! The sauce was rich and flavorful, and the vegetables added a nice crunch and freshness. I will definitely be making this dish again.