Farfalle with Zucchini and Parsley-Almond Pesto
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Melissa Rubel Jacobson combines roasted almonds, parsley, and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese for a nutty, fresh-tasting pesto. This pasta dish is terrific served warm, but it can also be refrigerated and served as a cold pasta salad.

Servings:
4
Prep Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Ingredients
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1 poundfarfallesee savings

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1garlic clovesee savings

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1/3 cupunsalted roasted almondssee savings

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1 1/2 cupsflat-leaf parsley leavessee savings

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1/2 cupplus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oilsee savings

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1/4 cupfreshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheesesee savings

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Kosher salt and freshly ground peppersee savings

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1 poundzucchini, halved lengthwise and sliced crosswise 1/8 inch thick (2 medium)see savings

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1 pinch ofcrushed red peppersee savings

Directions
1.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the farfalle and cook until it is al dente. Drain the farfalle.
2.
Meanwhile, in a food processor, pulse the garlic clove until it is finely chopped. Add the almonds and pulse until they are coarsely chopped. Add the parsley and 1/2 cup of the olive oil and process until the parsley is finely chopped. Add the Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and pulse just until the pesto is combined. Season with salt and pepper and scrape the pesto into a large, shallow serving bowl.
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In a large skillet, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil until shimmering. Add the zucchini and cook over moderately high heat until tender and browned in spots, about 5 minutes. Add the crushed red pepper and season with salt and pepper. Transfer the zucchini to the bowl with the pesto. Add the farfalle, toss well and serve.
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