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Pesto Garden Pasta

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35min

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6 servings

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This Family-Friendly Pesto Garden Pasta is a vibrant and nutritious dish that's sure to please both kids and adults. Featuring a homemade pesto sauce bursting with fresh basil flavor, this pasta incorporates a variety of colorful vegetables, making it a great way to encourage vegetable consumption. The dish is versatile, allowing for easy customization based on family preferences or seasonal produce availability. Quick to prepare and packed with flavor, this pasta is perfect for busy weeknight dinners or casual family gatherings.

Nutrition Facts

Disclaimer: The nutritional information provided is estimated and may vary based on portion size and preparation.

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Sugar
4 g
4 g
Allergen Content

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Milk

Nuts

Ingredients

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Steps

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1
Boil pasta

Cook pasta in salted water according to package instructions until al dente.

2
Prepare pesto ingredients

Wash basil leaves and peel garlic cloves.

3
Make pesto

In a food processor, blend basil, garlic, pine nuts, Parmesan, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.

4
Prepare vegetables

Halve cherry tomatoes, slice zucchini and yellow squash, and chop bell pepper.

5
Sauté vegetables

In a large skillet, sauté zucchini, squash, and bell pepper until tender-crisp.

6
Add tomatoes

Add cherry tomatoes to the skillet and cook for 2 minutes.

7
Drain pasta

Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain pasta.

8
Combine pasta and pesto

In a large bowl, toss hot pasta with pesto sauce.

9
Add vegetables

Add sautéed vegetables to the pasta and gently toss.

10
Add spinach

Fold in baby spinach, allowing it to wilt from the heat of the pasta.

11
Adjust consistency

If needed, add reserved pasta water to reach desired sauce consistency.

12
Taste and season

Taste and adjust salt and pepper if necessary.

13
Garnish

Sprinkle additional Parmesan cheese and pine nuts on top if desired.

14
Serve

Divide pasta among serving bowls.

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Enjoy

Serve immediately and enjoy your family-friendly pesto garden pasta.

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