Farfalle with Zucchini and Parsley-Almond Pesto
Recipe from Food & Wine

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.


Farfalle with Zucchini and Parsley-Almond Pesto
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Servings: 4
Prep Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 30 mins

 
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Ingredients
  • 1 pound
    farfalle
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  • garlic clove
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  • 1/3 cup
    unsalted roasted almonds
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  • 1 1/2 cups
    flat-leaf parsley leaves
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  • 1/2 cup
    plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
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  • 1/4 cup
    freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
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    Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
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  • 1 pound
    zucchini, halved lengthwise and sliced crosswise 1/8 inch thick (2 medium)
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  • 1 pinch of
    crushed red pepper
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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.
3.
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.

MAKE AHEAD
The pesto can be refrigerated overnight.

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