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CASSULLI WITH ZUCCHINI AND ALMOND PESTO

CASSULLI WITH ZUCCHINI AND ALMOND PESTO

CASSULLI with ZUCCHINI AND ALMOND PESTO


INGREDIENTS FOR 4 PERSONS

2 zucchini

  • 40 g of almonds without skin
  • 1 lb Cassulli pasta, similar to Cavatelli
  • 30 g of Pecorino cheese
  • Some basil leaves- nice handful
  • 4 fresh mint leaves
  • 1 clove of garlic
  • extra virgin olive oil
  • Dallop of ricotta cheese and fresh tomato to garnish
  • salt
  • pepper
  • Instructions

    Wash the zucchini and cut into strips. Then in tiny little pieces. In a pan heat a little extra virgin olive oil and a clove of garlic. Add the zucchini and fry for about 5 minutes. Add salt, pepper, and a little water to continue cooking. Cook for about 10 minutes. With a fork, crush the zucchini until you create a creamy sauce; at this point, add the previously mixed almonds, basil, cheese and season with salt and pepper if necessary.

    Drain the pasta and add your pesto. Serve hot or as a cold salad

    Enjoy !

    Jul 14th 2024 Annalisa from Go Sicily

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