PAPPARDELLE & ZUCCHINI PASTA
Serves 4
The pappardelle pasta creates a tasty variation of the Pesto & Zucchini Noodles Pasta.
2 large zucchini, spiralled into noodle shape (6 cups)
2 cups packed cilantro
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped toasted pepitas
1 serrano pepper, seeded
1 garlic clove, chopped
2 tbsp white-wine vinegar
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
250 g egg pappardelle pasta
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup crumbled feta or ricotta
Parmesan (optional)
1. Place zucchini spirals on a kitchen towel to absorb excess liquid.
2. Pulse cilantro, onion, pepitas, pepper, garlic and vinegar in a food processor until finely chopped. Add salt and pepper. With motor running, slowly add oil, stopping after every couple of tablespoons to scrape down sides with a spatula.
3. Cook pasta in a pot of salted boiling water following package directions, until tender, 7 to 8 minutes. Reserve 1/4 cup cooking water before draining the pasta. Return pasta to pot.
4. Stir reserved pasta water, pesto, zucchini and feta into pasta until well coated. Scoop onto 4 plates and top with shaved Parmesan.