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Creamy Pesto Penne with Vegetable Ribbons
 
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Ready In: 30 Minutes
Servings: 4
This beautiful dish will wow guests. It’s not just the colors; they’ll really be amazed by the taste.
Ingredients:
2 cups uncooked penne pasta
1 cup frozen shelled edamame, thawed
4 medium carrots
2 yellow summer squash
1 medium onion, halved and thinly sliced
2 tablespoons butter, divided
1 garlic clove, minced
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons prepared pesto
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
Directions:
1. In a large saucepan, cook pasta according to package directions, adding the edamame during the last 5 minutes of cooking. Meanwhile, using a vegetable peeler or metal cheese slicer, cut carrots and squash into very thin lengthwise strips.
2. In a large skillet, saute onion in 1 tablespoon butter until tender. Add the vegetable strips and garlic; saute 2-3 minutes longer or until crisp-tender. Stir in the cream, pesto, salt and remaining butter. Bring to a gentle boil; cook for 2-4 minutes or until sauce is slightly thickened and vegetables are tender.
3. Drain pasta and edamame; toss with vegetable mixture. Sprinkle with walnuts. Yield: 4 servings.
By RecipeOfHealth.com