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30 Minute Zucchini Pesto Pasta

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  • Author: mohamed
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Sautéing
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A comforting yet sophisticated dish featuring al dente pasta with vibrant zucchini and earthy mushrooms, coated in rich pesto and topped with creamy burrata.


Ingredients

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  • 8 oz Pasta (spaghetti, linguine, or gluten-free)
  • 2 medium Zucchini, sliced
  • 1/2 cup Pesto Sauce (homemade or store-bought)
  • 1 cup Mushrooms, sliced
  • 8 oz Burrata cheese
  • 4 tbsp Butter
  • 1/2 cup Walnuts, chopped
  • Salt, to taste
  • Pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente, ensuring to salt the boiling water generously.
  2. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat, then add chopped walnuts, stirring frequently for about 3-4 minutes until golden brown.
  3. Add sliced mushrooms and zucchini to the skillet; sauté until soft and golden, about 5-7 minutes.
  4. Stir in the pesto sauce with the cooked pasta, tossing to coat and warm through for another 2 minutes.
  5. Serve topped with burrata, extra walnuts, and a sprinkle of salt and pepper.

Notes

This dish is wonderfully adaptable; consider substituting zucchini for asparagus or bell peppers, and pine nuts can replace walnuts.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 550
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 450mg
  • Fat: 30g
  • Saturated Fat: 15g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 15g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg