The pasta with dried salted tomato pesto and zucchini is really delicious. A variant that I recently discovered to use up the dried tomatoes my daughter bought. The dried tomatoes purchased at the market under salt can last even for a month. However, it is not necessary to keep them in the fridge. They can be stored in the pantry at room temperature.
I definitely recommend this first course.
- Difficulty: Medium
- Cost: Medium
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Portions: 4
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients
- 10.5 oz pasta (fusilli, penne, or rigatoni)
- 3.5 oz dried tomatoes
- 1.75 oz almonds (or pine nuts)
- 2 cloves garlic
- 8 leaves basil
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
Steps
Place the dried salted tomatoes in a small pot covered with water and boil for about ten minutes.
Wash the zucchini and cut into chunks. Cook the zucchini in a non-stick pan with a drizzle of oil and one garlic clove to remove later, for about twelve to thirteen minutes.
Meanwhile, bring water to a boil for the pasta and cook it al dente according to the cooking time indicated on the package.
Drain the pasta, put it back in the pot and add the zucchini. Finally, pour in the obtained dried salted tomato pesto and serve hot at the table, decorating the pasta with dried salted tomato pesto and zucchini with a few basil leaves.
Pasta with Dried Salted Tomato Pesto and Zucchini
I recommend not to overdo it with salt as the dried tomatoes contain it.
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FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
How long do dried salted tomatoes last?
Dried salted tomatoes purchased at the market can last even for a month. However, it is not necessary to keep them in the fridge. They can be stored in the pantry at room temperature.
