PESTO PENNE PRIMAVERA
This is a recipe you can serve hot or cold. A great side-dish or can be a full meal. My kids love this and it's always a hit. You could also add poached or grilled chicken. You can also freeze any leftover pesto for later use.
Provided by Mikey's Kitchen
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Squash Summer Squash
Time 40m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Combine the basil, garlic, 1/4 cup pine nuts, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, 1/4 cup olive oil, and lemon juice in a food processor and blend until well combined and has the texture of fresh pesto; set aside.
- Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta in boiling water until cooked yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes; drain. Transfer the pasta to a large bowl. Pour 1 tablespoon olive oil over the pasta and toss to coat; set aside.
- Heat 1 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Roast the pine nuts in the skillet until lightly browned; remove to a plate and set aside. Add the asparagus, zucchini, Kalamata olives, roasted red pepper, and sun-dried tomatoes to the skillet; cook and stir until hot, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir the pine nuts into the vegetable mixture. Add the pasta and about 1/4 cup of the pesto, or more to your liking, to the skillet and toss to combine. Serve in bowls topped with the grated Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 367.5 calories, Carbohydrate 34.4 g, Cholesterol 8.8 mg, Fat 20.6 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 12.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 412.6 mg, Sugar 3.1 g
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Usama Zulfiqar
[email protected]I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and the flavor is amazing.
David Stephens
[email protected]This dish is perfect for a summer party. It's light and refreshing, and the vegetables are so colorful.
Jerome Harold
[email protected]I'm always looking for new pasta recipes and this one is a keeper. It's easy to make and the flavor is amazing.
shehriar safiyaa
[email protected]This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the pesto sauce and the vegetables were cooked perfectly.
Aqsa Shahzadi
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of pesto, but this dish was really good. The vegetables were cooked perfectly and the sauce was light and flavorful.
John John
[email protected]I'm always looking for new pesto recipes and this one is a winner. It's so easy to make and the flavor is amazing.
Laka Pokarop
[email protected]This dish is also great for meal prep. I made a big batch on Sunday and ate it for lunch all week.
Backstraps nFins
[email protected]I'm a vegetarian and I loved this dish. It's packed with vegetables and the pesto sauce is delicious.
Haji Gull
[email protected]This dish is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal.
KABUHO MADIINA
[email protected]I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
Bekim Tafa
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit.
Tanya Chin
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but the dish turned out bland. I'm not sure what went wrong.
Gblizzard YouTube
[email protected]Not bad, but not great either.
Eros Trade
[email protected]Easy to make and very tasty!
Ummul Falel
[email protected]This dish was delicious! The pesto sauce was flavorful and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Bongani Njabulo
[email protected]The pesto sauce was a bit too oily for my taste, but the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I would probably make this dish again, but I would use less oil in the sauce.
Furpa Lama
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The pesto sauce was delicious and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Usama Goraya
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of pesto, but this dish was surprisingly good. The vegetables added a nice sweetness and crunch, and the sauce was light and flavorful. I would definitely make this again.
Aphile Minehle
[email protected]This pesto penne primavera was a hit with my family. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this dish again!