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

Saif qadri
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This was a great recipe! The pesto was easy to make and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this dish again.


Arnoldo Escobar
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This was a great recipe! The pesto was easy to make and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I added some sun-dried tomatoes to the dish and it was delicious.


Laxman Chaudhary
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I'm not a big fan of pesto, but this recipe was really good. The sauce was light and flavorful, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this dish again.


Yadav Ji
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This was a great recipe! The pesto was easy to make and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I added some grilled shrimp to the dish and it was delicious.


Ngina Mary
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I made this recipe last night and it was a huge hit with my family. The pesto was delicious and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Bok
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This pesto pasta was amazing! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I would highly recommend this recipe.


Riss Cisco
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I loved this recipe! The pesto was so flavorful and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this dish again and again.


Hamim Al arnaby
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This was a great recipe! The pesto was easy to make and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I added some grilled chicken to the dish and it was delicious.


azan haque azan
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I'm not usually a fan of pesto, but this recipe changed my mind. The sauce was light and refreshing, and the pasta was cooked al dente. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Tyasia Truitt
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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 would definitely make this dish again.


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