December 25, 2011

Casarecce Pasta w roasted veggies & pesto


Casarecce Pasta with roasted veggies & pesto
serves 6

24oz. of Casarecce pasta cooked( 1- 1/2 boxes)
1-lb Cremini mushrooms-cut in thick slices
2-large organic zuchini- thick diagonal slices
1- container organic cherry tomatoes

Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Place tomatoes on cookie sheet & drizzle w canola oil & spread around until coated. Season w salt & pepper. Roast for approx. 15-20 min.

Preheat large grill pan or large iron skillet. Brush zuchini & mushrooms w a coat of canola oil & season w salt & pepper. Turn veggies after you achieve grill marks & cook until aldente.

Raw walnut Pesto
1- large package fresh basil
3/4 c. raw walnuts
1/4 c. parmigiano reggiano
3- garlic cloves cut into quarters
Kalamata olive oil

Put first 4 ingredients in a food processor & blend until smooth. Slowly drizzle in olive oil until desired consistency is reached.

Toss pesto & veggies with the pasta~serve with garlic bread

Made with love~Jodi



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