f
Menu

Translate

PESTO PASTA RECIPE

INGREDIENTS 

  • 1 lb. spaghetti
  • 2 ears corn, shucked
  • 1 medium yellow squash, cut into half thick slices
  • 1 medium zucchini, cut into half thick slices
  • 1 small bell pepper, seeded and cut into sixths
  • 4 green onions, trimmed
  • 2 tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 lemon
  • 1/2 c. store-bought refrigerated pesto
  • 1 pt. grape tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 c. packed fresh parsley, chopped
PROCEDURES  
  • Firstly, we have to heat grill on medium-high. 
  • Now we have to Cook spaghetti 
  • Rinse, drain well and let cool completely.
  • In large bowl, toss corn, squash, zucchini, bell pepper and onions with oil and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and black pepper until well coated.
  • Grill corn, turning, 10 minutes or until charred in spots  
  • Grill squash, zucchini and bell pepper 4 to 6 minutes or until tender and grill marks appear, turning once.
  • Grill onions 2 minutes or until tender and slightly charred, turning occasionally.
  • Into large bowl, from lemon, grate 1/2 teaspoon zest and squeeze 2 tablespoons juice.
  • Whisk in pesto and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper.
  • Chop squash, zucchini, pepper and onions; add to bowl with pesto.
  • Cut kernels from cobs; add to bowl along with tomatoes, parsley and cooked pasta. 
  • Toss to combine and Serve at room temperature.

No comments:

Post a Comment

Author

authorHello, my name is Jack Sparrow. I'm a 50 year old self-employed Pirate from the Caribbean.
Learn More →