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PLUS™ Rotini with Basil Pesto and Zucchini (Rotini PLUS™ con Pesto al Basilico e Zucchine)

Ease of preparation:  

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook time: 8 minutes

Servings: 4-6

Regions: 

Wine pairing: White

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Ingredients

1/2 cupextra virgin olive oil
1 poundzucchini, cut into small chunks
to tastesalt
to tastefreshly ground black pepper
1 boxPLUS™ Rotini
1 bunch (about 32 leaves)fresh basil
1/3 cupParmigiano cheese, freshly grated
3 tablespoonsPecorino cheese, freshly grated
1/4 cuppine nuts
1 clovegarlic


BRING a large pot of water to a boil.
HEAT oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add zucchini. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook about 5 minutes or until zucchini is tender.
COOK pasta according to package directions.
PLACE remaining ingredients in a blender container; process until well blended.
DRAIN pasta and immediately add hot pasta to zucchini mixture. Mix lightly.
ADD pesto mixture and toss. Transfer for a serving platter or bowl




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