Saturday, September 4, 2010

Pesto Pasta and Zucchini Salad, melon

A great summer recipe that can be eaten cool or hot!

GF Pasta
2 tsp minced garlic
4 C Zucchini, halved and thinly sliced
2 C chopped plum tomato
3 T prepared pesto
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 T shredded Parmesan
Feta cheese
chopped chicken (optional)

1. Cook pasta according to package directions, drain. Reserve 1/4 C cooking liquid.
2. While pasta cooks, heat skillet over med-high heat. Coat pan w/ cooking spray. Add garlic and zucchini, and saute 5 min. or until zucchini is tender. Combine pasta, zucchini mixture, and tomato in a large bowl, tossing gently to coat.
3. Combine reserved 1/4 C cooking liquid, pesto, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Drizzle over pasta, tossing gently to coat. Sprinkle with cheeses. You can also add chicken, too.

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