Zucchini & Pesto Pasta yummy Recipe

Zucchini & Pesto Pasta

• 8 oz. pasta, uncooked

• 1 medium zucchini, chopped

• 1 c. pesto

Cook pasta according to manufacturer’s directions.  Place zucchini in a strainer and pour the pasta and cooking water over the zucchini (the hot water will blanch the zucchini).  Drain zucchini and pasta and place them in a large bowl.  Add pesto and stir.  Refrigerate.

Pesto

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 3 c. fresh basil leaves, washed

• 1/4 c. olive oil

• 1/4 c. vegetable broth

• 1/4 c. Parmesan cheese, grated 

Process garlic in a food processor.  Add basil leaves and pulse to chop.  While motor is running, slowly add olive oil and vegetable broth until mixture is smooth.  Add cheese and pulse a couple of times to mix.