Zucchini Pasta with Zucchini Pesto
Ingredients you'll need
For the Zucchini Pasta:
- 750g zucchini (about 1 large zucchini)
- 250g flour (start with 200g, add more if needed)
- A good pinch of salt
- Oil for frying
For the Zucchini Pesto:
- Remaining cooked zucchini (from above)
- A handful of pine nuts
- A good handful of fresh basil
- A glug of olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Let's get cookin'
- Chop the zucchini and fry in some oil until softened.
- Add about half of the cooked zucchini to a food processor. Add 200g flour and a good pinch of salt to the food processor with the zucchini.
- Blend until it forms a dough, adding more flour if needed to achieve the right consistency. Cover the dough and set aside while making the pesto.
- For the pesto: Add the remaining cooked zucchini, pine nuts, basil, and olive oil to the food processor. Blend until smooth and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
- Using scissors, cut the pasta dough directly into the boiling water.
- Cook until the pasta floats to the top (this indicates it's done).
- Remove the pasta from the water and mix with the zucchini pesto.
Double Zucchini Pasta for the win
Transform your garden's zucchini bounty into something extraordinary with this homemade zucchini pasta recipe that turns one large vegetable into both noodles and sauce! This creative zucchini recipe is the ultimate solution for anyone drowning in summer squash, creating tender fresh pasta and vibrant zucchini pesto in just 35 minutes.
What makes this garden-to-table recipe so special? You're literally eating zucchini two ways – as delicate pasta and rich, herby pesto made with pine nuts and fresh basil. The simple technique of cutting pasta directly into boiling water makes this plant-based pasta dish accessible to home cooks of all skill levels.
Perfect for seasonal cooking and zero-waste kitchen enthusiasts, this unique pasta recipe maximizes every bit of your zucchini harvest while creating a satisfying meal that feels both familiar and surprisingly innovative. Try this DIY zucchini pasta today and discover why the best recipes come from making the most of what your garden gives you!
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