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Summer Squash “Pappardelle” with Summer Pesto

Vegan zucchini noodles tossed with pesto and cherry tomatoes in an enamelware dish on a rock, with another dish holding parmesan cheese and another with cherry tomatoes.

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A light, plant-based spin on an Italian classic. Save extra pesto for spooning over a frittata or scrambled eggs, or spreading on bread with mozzarella and fresh tomatoes.

Ingredients

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2 medium summer squash (zucchini)

2 Tbsp kosher salt

1/2 cup Supergreen Vegan Pesto

2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil

2/3 cup halved cherry tomatoes

Parmigiano Reggiano, grated for garnish

Freshly ground black pepper, for seasoning

Instructions

  1. Shave each summer squash into noodles by holding it firmly at one end and drawing a vegetable peeler up and down while rotating the squash, until you’ve peeled as much as possible. (Sometimes it’s hard to peel the cores; you can save them for snacking, dunking in hummus, or adding to a stir-fry.)
  2. Place the squash noodles in a colander and toss with the salt. Let the squash sit for 15 to 30 minutes to allow excess moisture to drain. Rinse the squash and pat dry  with paper towel or a clean tea towel.
  3. Transfer the squash noodles to a serving bowl; toss with the pesto, olive oil, and cherry toms.
  4. Serve immediately. Garnish with Parmigiano and season with pepper to taste.

Notes

Prep ahead: 

  • Make pesto up to 5 days in advance, and cover with a film of olive oil to seal the flavor and brightness. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Half cherry tomatoes up to 1 day ahead and store in the refrigerator

Component cooking: Consider making true pappardelle pasta for picky eaters, and let them dress their pasta with pesto, tomatoes, and Parmigiano – or whatever combination they prefer. 

Shortcuts: If you don’t have time to make fresh pesto, choose one you like from the grocery store.

Substitutions: You can swap out the zucchini entirely for pappardelle pasta, or combine the two for a heartier version.

Additions: For a heartier dish, you can add fresh mozzarella, grilled corn, grilled chicken, or grilled (or canned) salmon. 

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