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'Zucchetti' and pasta pesto salad

Name: 'Zucchetti' and pasta pesto salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 150g strozzapreti or casarecce or other short pasta; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 zucchini, cut into ribbons using a vegetable peeler; 3 tablespoons good-quality basil pesto; 1/2 small avocado, finely diced; Shaved parmesan, to serve

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Try this fresh pasta dish that's packed with delicious greens!

150g strozzapreti or casarecce or other short pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 zucchini, cut into ribbons using a vegetable peeler
3 tablespoons good-quality basil pesto
1/2 small avocado, finely diced
Shaved parmesan, to serve

Method

1.

Cook the pasta in a saucepan of boiling salted water until just tender, then drain. Rinse the pasta under cold water to cool, then drain again. Transfer to a bowl and stir in 1 tablespoon olive oil.
2.

Heat the remaining olive oil in a large frypan over medium-high heat. Add the zucchini and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until just wilted.
3.

Place the pasta, zucchini and pesto in a bowl, season to taste with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, then toss gently to combine.
4.

Gently stir in the avocado and divide among serving plates. Top with shaved parmesan and serve immediately.