Creamy

This quick and easy creamy pesto pasta is rich and full of flavor. Silky s mooth in texture, the pesto pasta sauce is tossed with tender cooked penne pasta and vegetables. Learn more

INGREDIENTS

INSTRUCTIONS

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add salt and pasta then cook according to package instructions. Cut asparagus into bite-size pieces. Cut zucchini into matchsticks. Full Directions Here

Add asparagus and zucchini to the pasta after it's been boiling for 6 minutes. Blanch veggies for 2-3 mintues. While they cook, heat oil in a skillet and toast Pine nuts until they are golden brown.

Put the pine nuts, basil, tarragon, parsley, lemon zest, garlic, parmesan cheese, and pepper in a food processor or blender. Turn it on and stream in the oil until a thick sauce forms.

COMBINE

Slowly add a ladle of hot, starchy pasta water to the pesto and blend until combined. Drain the pasta and veggies and place in a large bowl. Immediately add in the pesto. Full Recipe

Toss the pesto sauce with the pasta and veggies until coated evenly. Serve and Enjoy! Full Recipe

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