THREE-VEGETABLE PENNE WITH TARRAGON-BASIL PESTO
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil for the pasta. Salt the water, add the pasta, and cook to al dente; it should still have a bite to it. Cut the asparagus spears on an angle into 2-inch pieces. Cut the zucchini into matchsticks. Cut the haricots verts or green beans on an angle into 2-inch pieces. Add the vegetables to the pot with the pasta after the penne has been cooking for about 5 minutes. Boil the veggies and pasta together for 2 minutes.
- While the pasta is working, toast the pine nuts in a small dry skillet until golden, then cool. Place the nuts, basil, tarragon, parsley, lemon zest, garlic, 1/2 cup of cheese, and a little salt and pepper in a food processor. Turn the processor on and stream in the EVOO until a thick sauce forms.
- Scrape the pesto into a large, shallow serving dish. Add a ladle of hot, starchy pasta water to the pesto. Drain the penne and veggies and immediately add them to the pesto. Toss to coat the pasta and vegetables evenly. Adjust the salt and pepper to taste. Serve with extra grated cheese to pass at the table.
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Md Sapon
[email protected]The pesto was a bit bland for my taste, but the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I'll try a different pesto recipe next time.
ali dadu
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The pesto was delicious and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Kate Holly
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The pesto was delicious and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Yammy Dobby
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of pesto, but this recipe was actually really good! The pesto was light and flavorful, and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again.
Sfundo Biyela
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The pesto was delicious and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Kh Afzaal Kh Afzaal
[email protected]This is my new favorite pasta dish! It's so flavorful and satisfying. I love the combination of vegetables and the pesto is amazing. I've already made it twice and I'm sure I'll be making it again and again.
Rexzy Maximiliane
[email protected]Not bad, but not great either. The pesto was a bit bland for my taste. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.
Lilian Boniface
[email protected]This was a great way to use up some leftover vegetables. I had broccoli, carrots, and zucchini, and they all worked well in this dish. The pesto was also very flavorful.
Sadie Khan
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the pesto is to die for. I've made it several times and it's always a hit. Thanks for sharing!
Mukta maria Gomes
[email protected]Meh.
Nick Rye
[email protected]Really enjoyed this recipe! The pesto is amazing and the vegetables were perfectly cooked. I used whole wheat penne and it worked great. This is a keeper!
Rachelle Green
[email protected]This is so easy and delicious! I'm not a big fan of pesto, but this one is really flavorful and fresh. I used broccoli, zucchini, and sun-dried tomatoes for my veggies. Will definitely make again!