Pasta With Creamy Zucchini Pesto

Pasta With Creamy Zucchini Pesto

Pasta With Creamy Zucchini Pesto


Serves 4

Details
  • Servings:   4
  • Calories:   859
  • Protein:   34g
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  • Fiber:   7g
  • Sugar:   8g
  • Carb Total:   90g
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  • Trans Fat:   1g
  • Saturated:   14g
  • Fat Total:   39g
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  • Diet:   Balanced, High-Fiber
  • Meal:   lunch, dinner
  • Dish:   main course
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Cuisine
  • italian
Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 pounds zucchini and/or summer squash (about 3 medium)
  • 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • Kosher salt plus freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted roasted pistachios (shelled)
  • 2 cups to 2 1/2 cups packed fresh basil leaves
  • 2 teaspoons finely grated zest + 1 tablespoon juice (or to taste) from 1 lemon
  • 1/4 cup whole-milk ricotta (see author note above)
  • 1 pound linguine (or spaghetti, fettuccine, tagliatelle, or pappardelle)
  • 1 cup finely grated Parmesan (or a mix of half Parmesan/half Pecorino), plus more for serving
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