{"id":10009,"date":"2020-10-15T16:33:51","date_gmt":"2020-10-15T16:33:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/?p=10009"},"modified":"2020-10-22T19:41:18","modified_gmt":"2020-10-22T19:41:18","slug":"pasta-courgettes-pate-toasted-almonds-fresh-basil","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/?p=10009","title":{"rendered":"Pasta with courgettes pat\u00e9, toasted almonds, and fresh basil"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4>Pasta with courgettes pat\u00e9, toasted almonds, and fresh basil<\/h4>\n<div id=\"root\">Loading&#8230;<\/div>\n<p>    <script>\n        (function (w, d, s, o, f, js, fjs) {\n            w['BuildBubbles-Audio-Player'] = o; w[o] = w[o] || function () { (w[o].q = w[o].q || []).push(arguments) };\n            js = d.createElement(s), fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];\n            js.id = o; js.src = f; js.async = 1; fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs);\n        }(window, document, 'script', 'w1', 'https:\/\/vasinl124.github.io\/buildbubbles-audio-player-widget\/build\/widget.js'));\n        w1('init', { targetElementId: 'root' });\n        w1('episodeid', { id: '5f91dc74221ead00176d4d1a', center: true });\n    <\/script><\/p>\n<p>Pasta with courgettes pat\u00e9, toasted almonds, and fresh basil is a healthy dish, ideal for a quick and light lunch. If you are looking for a genuine and vegetarian first course, this recipe is perfect for you.<\/p>\n<h5>Ingredients for 2 people<\/h5>\n<p>pasta 200 gr.<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/tastewithgusto.ie\/shop\/roasted-courgettes-pate-pate-di-zucchine-alla-brace\/\">roasted courgettes pat\u00e9<\/a><\/strong> 1 jar<br \/>\ngrated Parmigiano cheese 20 gr., optional (or aged Pecorino)<br \/>\nalmonds 25 gr.<br \/>\nbasil leaves 9 (or mint or parsley)<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/tastewithgusto.ie\/shop\/7-olive-oils\/\">extra virgin olive oil<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nsalt and pepper<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Pasta_with_courgettes_pat\u00e9_toasted_almonds_and_fresh_basil.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-10010 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Pasta_with_courgettes_pat\u00e9_toasted_almonds_and_fresh_basil.jpg\" alt=\"Pasta_with_courgettes_pat\u00e9_toasted_almonds_and_fresh_basil\" width=\"300\" height=\"244\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h5>Equipment<\/h5>\n<p>1 medium saucepan, 1 non-stick pan, 1 knife, 1 chopping board.<\/p>\n<h5>Preparation<\/h5>\n<p>Bring the water to a boil, then add 30 gr of coarse sea salt, and pasta.<br \/>\nWhile the pasta is cooking, chop the almonds coarsely with a knife and tear the basil into small pieces with your hands.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Pasta_with_courgettes_pat\u00e9_toasted_almonds_and_fresh_basil_chop.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-10011 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Pasta_with_courgettes_pat\u00e9_toasted_almonds_and_fresh_basil_chop.jpg\" alt=\"Pasta_with_courgettes_pat\u00e9_toasted_almonds_and_fresh_basil_chop\" width=\"300\" height=\"213\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Pasta_with_courgettes_pat\u00e9_toasted_almonds_and_fresh_basil_chop.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Pasta_with_courgettes_pat\u00e9_toasted_almonds_and_fresh_basil_chop-78x55.jpg 78w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Put a tablespoon of oil in a non-stick pan, add the almonds (set a small amount aside for decoration), the basil, and brown for about 15-30 seconds, mixing quickly.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Pasta_with_courgettes_pat\u00e9_toasted_almonds_and_fresh_basil_toast.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-10012 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Pasta_with_courgettes_pat\u00e9_toasted_almonds_and_fresh_basil_toast.jpg\" alt=\"Pasta_with_courgettes_pat\u00e9_toasted_almonds_and_fresh_basil_toast\" width=\"300\" height=\"224\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Add the courgettes pat\u00e9, stir, and turn off the heat.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_9113Pasta_with_courgettes_pat\u00e9_toasted_almonds_and_fresh_basil_mix.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-10013 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_9113Pasta_with_courgettes_pat\u00e9_toasted_almonds_and_fresh_basil_mix.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_9113Pasta_with_courgettes_pat\u00e9_toasted_almonds_and_fresh_basil_mix\" width=\"300\" height=\"224\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Drain the pasta when it is cooked al dente, retaining about 1\/2 cup of the cooking water. Add the cooked pasta to the pan with the zucchini p\u00e2t\u00e9, toasted almonds, and basil. Stir gently, adding a bit of the cooking water if necessary, until the pasta and pesto are well mixed.<\/p>\n<p>Top with a drizzle of olive oil, season with freshly ground pepper and garnish with the remaining toasted almonds. If you like, sprinkle a generous amount of grated Parmesan or Pecorino cheese.<\/p>\n<p>Your pasta with zucchini, almond and basil pesto is ready. Enjoy!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/300_bf_2_Pasta_with_courgettes_pat\u00e9_toasted_almonds_and_fresh_basil.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-10014 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/300_bf_2_Pasta_with_courgettes_pat\u00e9_toasted_almonds_and_fresh_basil.jpg\" alt=\"300_bf_2_Pasta_with_courgettes_pat\u00e9_toasted_almonds_and_fresh_basil\" width=\"300\" height=\"261\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h5>Tips<\/h5>\n<p>You can use various pasta shapes as you like, such as linguine, penne, and trofie. Instead of almonds you can use pine nuts. If you like <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/tastewithgusto.ie\/shop\/green-olive-tapenade\/\">green olive tapenade<\/a><\/strong> you can use it instead of courgettes pat\u00e9, and add a few ripe cherry tomatoes cut in two halves (to add colour and enrich the taste).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pasta with courgettes pat\u00e9, toasted almonds, and fresh basil Loading&#8230; Pasta with courgettes pat\u00e9, toasted almonds, and fresh basil is a healthy dish, ideal for a quick and light lunch. If you are looking for a genuine and vegetarian first course, this recipe is perfect for you. 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