Penne with Zucchini Pistou

Name: Penne with Zucchini Pistou
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 237 milliliters packed basil leaves; 1 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper; 4 garlic cloves, chopped; 59 milliliters heavy whipping cream; 2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided; 4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided; 57 grams 1/2 cup shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, divided; 227 grams uncooked penne pasta; 2 Tbsps pine nuts, toasted; 473 milliliters chopped Vidalia or other sweet onion (about 1 large); 6 liters water; 340 grams 1/2 cups (1/4-inch-thick) slices small zucchini (about

Penne with Zucchini Pistou might be just the main course you are searching for. One portion of this dish contains about 16g of protein, 18g of fat, and a total of 433 calories. This recipe serves 4. If you have vidalia, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, garlic cloves, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. To use up the heavy whipping cream you could follow this main course with the Homemade Strawberry Shortcake with Grand Marnier Whipped Cream as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes.

Instructions

Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

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Add zucchini to pan; saut 5 minutes or until tender and golden.

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Remove from pan; cool.

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Place 1/4 cup cooked zucchini, basil, 1/4 cup cheese, pine nuts, and garlic in a food processor; process until finely chopped. (Keep mixture in processor.)

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Heat remaining 2 teaspoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

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Add onion to pan; saut 10 minutes or until golden. Return remaining cooked zucchini to pan.

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Remove from heat.

Combine 6 quarts water and 1 teaspoon kosher salt in a large Dutch oven, and bring to a boil. Cook pasta in boiling water according to package directions.

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