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Courgette Pesto Pasta

5 from 1 vote
Courgette pesto pasta with sun-dried tomatoes and lemon. Ready in under 30 minutes this is the perfect midweek meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients
  

  • 20g fresh basil leaves
  • 3 tbsp ground almonds
  • 2 tbsp + 2 tsp olive oil
  • 40g grated vegetarian Parmesan
  • 1 courgette sliced in half lengthways and thinly sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves thinly sliced
  • 10 sun-dried tomatoes sliced
  • 180g dried pasta
  • 1/2 lemon zest and juice

Method
 

  1. Start by making the pesto. Add the basil, almonds, 2 tbsp olive oil, and Parmesan to a food processor and blend until smooth. Set aside.
  2. Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente. Drain, reserving a cupful of pasta water.
  3. Meanwhile, heat the remaining 2 tsp of olive oil in a large frying pan over a medium-high heat and add the courgettes. Fry until starting to brown stirring often, around 5 minutes. Lower the heat slightly and add the garlic and sun-dried tomatoes and continue to fry for a further 5 minutes.
  4. Stir in the pesto along with a splash of pasta water.
  5. Add the pasta to the pan and stir to combine. Stir in the lemon juice and zest and serve.