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Cold pasta with zucchini pesto, confit cherry tomatoes, and mozzarella

Cold pasta with zucchini pesto, confit cherry tomatoes, and mozzarella

@cortomaldestro

A fresh and tasty summer dish, ideal to be served cold.

Difficulty: Medium
Cooking: 90 min
Preparation: 30 min
Country: Italia

Ingredients

No. Servings
  • Short pasta320g
  • Medium zucchinis2units
  • Blanched almonds50g
  • Grated parmesan cheese40g
  • Garlic clove1unit
  • Fresh basil leaves20units
  • Extra virgin olive oilto taste
  • Saltto taste
  • Pepperto taste
  • Cherry tomatoes200g
  • Mozzarellato taste

Preparation

  1. STEP 1 OF 5

    Preheat the oven to 140°C. Wash the cherry tomatoes and cut them in half. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, season with extra virgin olive oil, salt, pepper, and a pinch of sugar. Bake for about 1-1.5 hours.

  2. STEP 2 OF 5

    Meanwhile, prepare the zucchini pesto: cut the zucchinis into cubes and place them in a blender along with the almonds, Parmesan, basil, garlic, salt, and pepper. Add oil gradually and blend until smooth. Adjust salt and oil if necessary.

  3. STEP 3 OF 5

    Cook the pasta in plenty of salted water, drain it al dente and rinse under cold water. Drain well and place in a large bowl.

  4. STEP 4 OF 5

    Dress the pasta with the zucchini pesto, mixing well. Add the confit cherry tomatoes and mozzarella cubes to taste.

  5. STEP 5 OF 5

    Let the pasta cool in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

General Information

Storage notes

Store in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.

More information

Serve with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and fresh basil for an extra touch.

Origin

Italia

Analysis

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Macronutrients (100 gr)

Energy (kcal)91.24
Carbohydrates (g)12.21
of which Sugars (g)4.43
Fat (g)2.06
of which Saturates (g)0.38
Protein (g)4.64
Fiber (g)4.21
Sale (g)0.02
  • Proteins
    4.64g·20%
  • Carbohydrates
    12.21g·53%
  • Fats
    2.06g·9%
  • Fibers
    4.21g·18%