Pesto Pasta with Roasted Baby Zucchinis, Capers, and Fresh Mozzarella
Pesto Pasta with Roasted Baby Zucchinis, Capers, and Fresh Mozzarella
Description
This pesto pasta with roasted baby zucchinis, capers and fresh mozzarella comes together in less than 30 minutes and the simplicity of preparation makes it an easy yet impressive dinner option for those seeking a flavorful and satisfying meal without spending too much time in the kitchen.
Typically, pesto is made with basil, garlic, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, and olive oil.
Throw these ingredients into a blender or food processor and in 5 minutes have a homemade pesto sauce that pairs perfectly with pasta anytime of the year.
The one extra step of roasting the baby (regular is fine too if you cant find them) zucchini on a sheet pan adds extra flavor to the dish, making each bite more satisfying.
The salty capers helps balance the dish without having to add extra salt and the fresh mozzarella with its creamy and mild taste, adds a nice texture to the pasta as it melts slightly into the warm dish. Another perk to this dish is that it can be served warm, room temperature or even cold the next day and still taste just as good.
Ingredients
Pesto Ingredients
Pasta Ingredients
Instructions
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Heat oven to 400 degrees. Dump basil, Parmesan, olive oil, pine nuts and garlic into your blender or food processor. Blend until smooth.
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On a large parchment covered baking sheet place olive oil coated and sliced zucchini on and bake for 10-15 minutes while pasta is cooking.
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Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and put back into your pot or large serving bowl.
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Add in the pesto and stir to coat. Add the mozzarella, capers and roasted zucchini and stir all together. Drizzle with more oil if desired before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 10
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 574kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 48.14g75%
- Saturated Fat 8.46g43%
- Trans Fat 0.1g
- Cholesterol 21mg8%
- Sodium 1331mg56%
- Potassium 392mg12%
- Total Carbohydrate 20.81g7%
- Dietary Fiber 5g20%
- Sugars 1.18g
- Protein 19.35g39%
- Vitamin A 4403 IU
- Vitamin C 16.5 mg
- Calcium 554 mg
- Iron 4 mg
- Vitamin D 4 IU
- Vitamin E 10.25 IU
- Vitamin K 350.5 mcg
- Thiamin 0.11 mg
- Riboflavin 0.28 mg
- Niacin 1.67 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.23 mg
- Folate 68 mcg
- Vitamin B12 0.55 mcg
- Pantothenic Acid 0.37 mg
- Phosphorus 427 mg
- Magnesium 117 mg
- Zinc 3.41 mg
- Selenium 11.5 mcg
- Copper 0.6 mg
- Manganese 2.03 mg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Hi! I'm Chelsea,
I'm a food lover, health enthusiast, author, Pilates teacher and studio owner. I love to teach and manifest a deep love for Pilates and health and enjoy nothing more than helping others make their bodies become healthy and strong. My goal is to create simple, nutritious recipes that are easy to throw together using all the good stuff, but without sacrificing taste or the pleasure of eating, because life is all about finding balance, and nothing beats the satisfaction of eating something that tastes good which just also happens to be good for you!
Enjoy!
