Penne with courgettes, spinach and walnut pesto recipe

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 12:02:34 GMT

Step 1

Prep time 10 minutes

Step 2

Serves

Step 3

Add the pasta to a pan of salted boiling water. Cook, according to the packet , until al dente. Drain and set aside.

Step 4

In a heavy-based saucepan over a medium heat, sauté the red onion and courgette in a small amount of olive oil, along with a good pinch of salt, for about 10 minutes until both have softened.

Step 5

Add the baby spinach at this point and sauté for a minute or so until wilted.

Step 6

Make the pesto, either by placing all the in a pestle and mortar and grinding to a rough consistency, or by placing them in a food processor and blending on a fairly low setting. Pesto has more character when it has some texture.

Step 7

Add the drained pasta to the vegetables and stir well.

Step 8

Finally, add the pesto and stir through, ensuring everything is mixed well, then serve.

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