Gnocchetti Sardi In Pesto Leggero Di Zucchine (Zucchini Pesto Pasta)
Alla base di molte ricette di carne e verdure, il pane di teff viene utilizzato al posto delle posate, per accompagnare gli alimenti.
Recipe Summary Gnocchetti Sardi In Pesto Leggero Di Zucchine (Zucchini Pesto Pasta)
A quick and tasty pasta dish made using homemade courgette pesto. Great for a light summer dinner.Ingredients | Pasta Di Teff2 zucchini, sliced1 small bunch basil leaves2 tablespoons pine nuts1 clove garlic5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese1 tablespoon lemon juice (Optional)salt and ground black pepper to taste1 (12 ounce) package gnocchetti pasta4 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheeseDirectionsPlace a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add zucchini, cover, and steam until tender, 7 to 8 minutes. Drain.Place basil leaves, pine nuts, and garlic in a food processor; pulse briefly until ground together. Add zucchini, 2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, salt, and pepper; pulse until combined. Pour in remaining 2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil through the feed tube and pulse until pesto is smooth.Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook gnocchetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 9 minutes. Drain, reserving a few tablespoons of cooking water.Toss gnocchetti with zucchini pesto in a bowl. Thin with reserved cooking water. Garnish each serving with 1 teaspoon Parmesan cheese.Gnocchetti are small pasta made from durum flour, not to be confused with gnocchi dumplings made with potato. Substitute another small pasta shape if you cannot find gnocchetti.Info | Pasta Di Teffprep:
15 mins
cook:
26 mins
total:
41 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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