Raw Angel Hair Zucchini Pasta With Fresh Pesto Recipes

(RAW) ANGEL-HAIR ZUCCHINI "PASTA" WITH FRESH PESTO

Steps:

• Using a vegetable peeler or a spiral vegetable slicer, slice the outer zucchini flesh into lenthwise strips, discaring any seeds.
• Stack the strips and then slice them into thinner "noodles".
• Place the zucchini noodles in a medium bowl and add chopped tomato, olive oil, sea salt, and pepper.
• Place all pesto ingredients in a blender and puree until smooth, with just a few nuts visible for texture.
• Gently toss the zucchini and tomato mixture with just enough pesto to coat.
• Season with additional salt and pepper if desired.
• Garnish with pine nuts and basil leaves and serve.

CHICKEN WITH ZUCCHINI AND PESTO OVER ANGEL HAIR PASTA

Steps:

• 1. Put a small amount of olive oil in a large frying pan. Heat pan to medium-high and add chicken. Saute until almost done, 5 to 10 minutes.
• 2. Add onion and zucchini and cook for 3 to 5 minutes.
• 3. Add garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
• 4. Add tomatoes with liquid and Italian seasoning. Cook for about 5 minutes.
• 5. Taste. Add salt and pepper if needed.
• 6. While chicken mixture is cooking, bring 8 cups of salted water to a boil.
• 7. Add pasta and cook according to package directions (usually 7 to 9 minutes).
• 8. When done, drain and put in a large bowl. Add pesto.
• 9. Toss.
• 10. To serve, put pasta on plates and spoon chicken mixture over top.
• 11. Grate fresh Parmesan cheese over top. Serve immediately.