Sassy Pesto Pasta and Veggies Recipe

Name: Sassy Pesto Pasta and Veggies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb rotini pasta; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 onion, halved and sliced; 1 green bell peppers or 1 red bell pepper, sliced into strips; 2 -3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 zucchini, halved and sliced; 1 acorn squash (pre roasted works best) or 1 eggplant, peeled and diced (pre roasted works best); 1 teaspoon cajun seasoning; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon lemon pepper; ⅓ cup sun-dried tomato, cut into strips; 1 cup pesto sauce; ¼ cup parmesan cheese; ½ cup fresh mozzarella cheese, cubed; ¼ cup pumpkin seeds, roasted (optional)

Servings: persons

1 lb rotini pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, halved and sliced
1 green bell peppers or 1 red bell pepper, sliced into strips
2 -3 garlic cloves, minced
2 zucchini, halved and sliced
1 acorn squash (pre roasted works best) or 1 eggplant, peeled and diced (pre roasted works best)
1 teaspoon cajun seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon lemon pepper
⅓ cup sun-dried tomato, cut into strips
1 cup pesto sauce
¼ cup parmesan cheese
½ cup fresh mozzarella cheese, cubed
¼ cup pumpkin seeds, roasted (optional)

1
Bake acorn squash in oven just until tender.
2
If you are using eggplant, peel and cube the eggplant and toss with a bit of olive oil, roasting until slightly tender.
3
Cook pasta al dente per package instructions.
4
Saute in large skillet over medium to med.-high heat onion, pepper, and garlic about 4 minutes.
5
Add zucchini, acorn squash or eggplant and saute until squash is lightly browned and onions are tender about 6 minutes.
6
Lower heat to medium low.
7
Add seasonings and sundried tomatoes and mix well.
8
Add precooked pasta, pesto, parmesan cheese and mix well.
9
Heat until well blended and pasta has absorbed some of the pesto, about 5 minutes.
10
Add fresh mozzarella.
11
Adjust spices to your personal taste.
12
Buono Gusto!

664

kcal

Calories

Fat

109

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb rotini pasta, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 onion, halved and sliced, 1 green bell peppers or 1 red bell pepper, sliced into strips, and more.

Yes, Sassy Pesto Pasta and Veggies falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Sassy Pesto Pasta and Veggies

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