Zucchini linguine with pesto

Ingredients

• 4 zucchini
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp butter
• 1 tsp olive oil
• 1/2 cup basil pesto
• parmesan cheese

Method

Cut ends from zucchini and use a peeler to cut long strips. Place on a chopping board in stacks and slice into strands.

Place zucchini linguine in a colander and add salt, tossing to combine. Allow any liquid to drain away.

Heat butter and oil in a frypan over medium heat. Add zucchini and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring continuously.

Remove from heat and add pesto, tossing to coat. Serve with parmesan.

Note

• There are fancy tools available such as spiralisers that turn vegetables into strands. You could also use a mandoline if you have one. The method described here doesn‰t require any specialty equipment.
• Don‰t limit yourself to pesto. You could also serve the zucchini linguine with bolognaise or your favourite tomato-based pasta sauce.
• This recipe was created by Greer Worsley for Kidspot.