Linguine With Pesto Tomato And Zucchini Food

PESTO WITH LINGUINI

Steps:

• Using a pestle and mortar, combine the basil, cheeses, pine nuts, garlic, and salt and grind until a paste is formed. Add the olive oil slowly and mix with the mashed basil mixture until well combined.
• Prepare pasta in boiling water and drain. Using a hot skillet, place pasta in skillet and add the pesto to the warm pasta. Stir the pesto into the pasta and serve.

PASTA WITH TOMATOES, ZUCCHINI AND PESTO

Steps:

• Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add zucchini, onion and garlic and saut until zucchini is crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes with juices and simmer until almost all liquid evaporates, about 8 minutes.
• Meanwhile, cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite. Drain; return to pot.
• Add pesto to pasta and toss to coat. Add zucchini mixture and toss over low heat to combine. Mix in basil. Season pasta with salt and pepper. Transfer pasta to large bowl. Serve, passing Parmesan cheese separately.

LINGUINE WITH PESTO, TOMATO AND ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• Prepare pasta according to package directions.
• Heat oil in a large skillet.
• Add zucchini and onion; cook until zucchini is almost tender.
• Add garlic and tomatoes; reduce heat to low.
• Cook until juices evaporate.
• Add pesto to hot pasta; toss to coat.
• Add zucchini mixture; stir to combine.
• Season with salt and ground black pepper.
• Top with basil and cheese.