Zucchini Pesto

Name: Zucchini Pesto
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 3 medium of Zucchini; 30 g of Pine Nuts; 5 leaves of Basil; 60 g of Parmesan Cheese; Mezza clove of Garlic; to taste of Table Salt; to taste of Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Zucchini Pesto is an excellent no-cook sauce that comes together in just minutes! Fresh and light, it's perfect for dressing pasta during summer months or for topping Focaccia, Toast, or Bruschetta.

Difficulty Easy
Preparation 10 minutes
Servings for Serves 4

Zucchini Pesto is a delicious variation of the famous Genoese Pesto, prepared in just 10 minutes with simple ingredients like zucchini, pine nuts, basil, Parmigiano Reggiano, and a small piece of garlic.

The Zucchini Pesto Recipe is perfect for creating a vegetable pesto ready in minutes, ideal for dressing tasty Main Dishes with Pesto or enhancing Toasts, Focaccias, or Bruschettas with its typical summer flavor. Unlike Basil Pesto, Zucchini Pesto can also be heated, making it perfect for pasta. You can toss it in a pan with a bit of cooking water to achieve a creamy Zucchini Pesto Pasta.

With its delicate taste and typically summer aromas, Zucchini Pesto can also be made without garlic to obtain an excellent Garlic-Free Zucchini Pesto, or with the addition of some fresh chili pepper for an extra kick perfect for spicy food lovers.

Ingredients for Serves 4

3 medium of Zucchini
30 g of Pine Nuts
5 leaves of Basil
60 g of Parmesan Cheese
1/2 clove of Garlic
to taste of Table Salt
to taste of Extra Virgin Olive Oil

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Method

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To prepare the Zucchini Pesto, start by thoroughly washing the zucchini, then remove their ends and grate them using a large-hole grater. Place the grated zucchini in a colander and squeeze them well to remove all excess water.
Place the well-squeezed zucchini in a food processor along with fresh basil leaves, a small piece of garlic, pine nuts, grated Parmigiano cheese, and some olive oil. Blend everything well, checking the consistency and adding more olive oil if needed to achieve the desired creaminess.
Once you’ve achieved the desired consistency, your Zucchini Pesto is ready to be used as a sauce for delicious pasta dishes or as a spread for crostini (toasted bread), perfect for a summer appetizer. Finally, remember to download our App with exclusive content and fewer ads!

Variations and Alternatives

You can omit the small piece of garlic if desired, or for an extra kick, add a small piece of fresh chili pepper.

Tips

It’s crucial to thoroughly squeeze out the excess water from the grated zucchini. For best results, you can wrap them in a cotton kitchen towel and squeeze firmly.

Storage

The Zucchini Pesto can be stored in the refrigerator for 4-5 days. Make sure to keep it in a glass jar, well covered with olive oil on top, and tightly sealed.