Zucchini and Lemon Linguine
with Peas and Pesto
We love zucchini all year long here at HelloFresh, and this dish combines some of our favourite pairings. Green peas, zucchini and basil pesto combine in this delicious linguine pasta dish! A little squeeze of lemon at the end brings the whole dish together!
170 g
Linguine
2 unit(s)
Garlic, cloves
1 unit(s)
Zucchini
113 g
Green Peas
1 unit(s)
Lemon
¼ cup
Basil Pesto
( )
1 unit(s)
Chili Pepper
¼ cup
Parmesan Cheese, grated
In a large pot, add 10 cups water and 2 tsp salt. (NOTE: Use same for 4 ppl.) Cover and bring to a boil over high heat. While water boils, halve zucchini lengthwise, then cut into 1/4-inch half-moons. Zest lemon, then cut into wedges. Peel, then mince or grate garlic. Thinly slice chili, removing seeds for less heat. (NOTE: We suggest using gloves when prepping chili!)
To boiling water, add linguine. Cook, stirring occasionally, until linguine is tender, 10-12 min. When linguine is tender, reserve 3/4 cup pasta water (dbl for 4 ppl), then drain.
While linguine cooks, heat a large non-stick pan over medium heat. When hot, add 1 tbsp oil (dbl for 4 ppl), then zucchini and peas. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 4-5 min.
To the pan with veggies, add garlic, basil pesto, reserved pasta water and 1 tsp chili. (NOTE: Reference Heat Guide.) Cook, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens slightly, 2-3 min. Add linguine, lemon zest, half the Parmesan and 1 tbsp butter (dbl for 4 ppl). Remove from heat. Stir together until linguine is coated.
Divide zucchini and lemon linguine between bowls. Sprinkle over remaining Parmesan. Squeeze over a lemon wedge, if desired.