Zucchini & Pesto Pasta Recipe

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.

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