Linguine Al Pesto Di Zucchine

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This dish incorporates two regional specialties: zucchini and olive oil. According to the book, "Irpinia, in the region of Avellino, is known for its olive and olive oil production, due to its ideal terroir: rich, fertile volcanic soil and a cooler climate as a result of proximity to the Apennines mountain range." Here, oil is blended with zucchini for an herbal pesto sauce. Adapted from Naples and the Amalfi Coast (Phaidon, $39.95 US/$49.95 CAN, April 2017) Slideshow: More Linguine Recipes

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Updated on August 2, 2023

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Linguine Al Pesto Di Zucchine — Photo: © Simon Bajada

Active Time:

40 mins

Total Time:

40 mins

Yield:

6 to 8

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Ingredients

¾ cup olive oil (200 milliliters)
1 ½ ounces almonds (40 grams sliced)
Salt
1 ¼ pounds zucchini (courgette) (600 grams halved lengthwise and seeded)
25 leaves mint
2 tablespoons parsley (chopped)
2 ounces almonds (60 grams blanched, chopped)
1 - 2 cloves garlic (coarsely chopped)
1 ⅓ cups Parmesan cheese (120 grams grated)
Pepper
1 ¼ pounds linguine (600 grams)

Directions

Heat 3 tablespoons of oil in a small frying pan. Add the sliced almonds and cook, stirring from time to time, until browned. Set aside.
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the zucchini and cook until crisp-tender. Scoop out the zucchini and set aside to cool. Reserve the pot of cooking water.
In a blender or food processor, process the zucchini with the mint, parsley, chopped almonds, garlic, and Parmesan. With the machine running, drizzle in 10 tablespoons (150 ml) oil. Season with salt and pepper.
Bring the pot of reserved zucchini cooking water to a boil, add the pasta, and cook until al dente. Drain, transfer to a serving dish, and toss with the zucchini pesto. Drizzle with oil, season with pepper, and garnish with the toasted sliced almonds. Serve.

Linguine Al Pesto Di Zucchine

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