Roasted Garlic & Basil Pesto Pasta

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Roasted Garlic & Basil Pesto Pasta

with Zucchini & Breadcrumbs

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Active:

25m

Total:

25m

Tubular pre-cooked rigatoni is coated in a fragrant, creamy sauce featuring two kinds of pesto, béchamel, and a squeeze of bright lemon juice. The pasta is topped off with a sprinkle of toasted lemon breadcrumbs for a little crunch.

Details

Tubular pre-cooked rigatoni is coated in a fragrant, creamy sauce featuring two kinds of pesto, béchamel, and a squeeze of bright lemon juice. The pasta is topped off with a sprinkle of toasted lemon breadcrumbs for a little crunch.

Nutrition per serving

Ingredients

6 oz

Cavatappi Pasta

1 each

Zucchini

1 each

Lemon

1 each

Bell Pepper

3 tbsp

Basil Pesto

¼ cup

Panko Breadcrumbs

3 tbsp

Roasted Garlic Pesto

⅓ cup

Béchamel Sauce

¼ cup

Grated Parmesan Cheese

Note: Measurements are for 2 serving recipes.

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Instructions

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step 1

Prepare the ingredients

Fill a medium pot (or large for 4 servings) 3/4 of the way up with salted water; cover and heat to boiling on high. Wash and dry the fresh produce. Using a zester or the small side of a box grater, finely grate the lemon to get 1 teaspoon of zest (or 2 teaspoons for 4 servings). Quarter and deseed the lemon(s). Small dice the zucchini. Cut off and discard the stem of the pepper(s). Halve lengthwise; remove the ribs and seeds, then small dice.

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step 2

Cook the pasta

Add the pasta to the pot of boiling water. Cook, stirring occasionally, 7 to 9 minutes, or until al dente (still slightly firm to the bite). Turn off the heat. Reserving 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water (or 1 cup for 4 servings), drain thoroughly.

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step 3

Make the lemon breadcrumbs

Meanwhile, in a large, high-sided pan (or pot for 4 servings), heat a drizzle of olive oil on medium-high until hot. Add the breadcrumbs; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, 1 to 2 minutes, or until lightly browned. Add the lemon zest. Cook, stirring constantly, 30 seconds to 1 minute, or until combined. Transfer to a bowl. Wipe out the pan.

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step 4

Finish the pasta & serve your dish

In the same pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil on medium-high until hot. Add the diced zucchini and diced pepper(s); season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, 2 to 3 minutes, or until slightly softened. Add the cooked pasta, basil pesto, béchamel, garlic pesto, the juice of 2 lemon wedges (or 4 wedges for 4 servings), half the parmesan, and half the reserved pasta cooking water; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, 2 to 3 minutes, or until combined and the pasta is coated (if necessary, gradually add the remaining cooking water to ensure the pasta is thoroughly coated). Turn off the heat. Serve the finished pasta topped with the lemon breadcrumbs and remaining parmesan. Serve the remaining lemon wedges on the side. Enjoy!

Instructions

recipe-step-image-Prepare the ingredients }

step 1

Prepare the ingredients

Fill a medium pot (or large for 4 servings) 3/4 of the way up with salted water; cover and heat to boiling on high. Wash and dry the fresh produce. Using a zester or the small side of a box grater, finely grate the lemon to get 1 teaspoon of zest (or 2 teaspoons for 4 servings). Quarter and deseed the lemon(s). Small dice the zucchini. Cut off and discard the stem of the pepper(s). Halve lengthwise; remove the ribs and seeds, then small dice.

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step 2

Cook the pasta

Add the pasta to the pot of boiling water. Cook, stirring occasionally, 7 to 9 minutes, or until al dente (still slightly firm to the bite). Turn off the heat. Reserving 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water (or 1 cup for 4 servings), drain thoroughly.

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step 3

Make the lemon breadcrumbs

Meanwhile, in a large, high-sided pan (or pot for 4 servings), heat a drizzle of olive oil on medium-high until hot. Add the breadcrumbs; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, 1 to 2 minutes, or until lightly browned. Add the lemon zest. Cook, stirring constantly, 30 seconds to 1 minute, or until combined. Transfer to a bowl. Wipe out the pan.

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step 4

Finish the pasta & serve your dish

In the same pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil on medium-high until hot. Add the diced zucchini and diced pepper(s); season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, 2 to 3 minutes, or until slightly softened. Add the cooked pasta, basil pesto, béchamel, garlic pesto, the juice of 2 lemon wedges (or 4 wedges for 4 servings), half the parmesan, and half the reserved pasta cooking water; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, 2 to 3 minutes, or until combined and the pasta is coated (if necessary, gradually add the remaining cooking water to ensure the pasta is thoroughly coated). Turn off the heat. Serve the finished pasta topped with the lemon breadcrumbs and remaining parmesan. Serve the remaining lemon wedges on the side. Enjoy!

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