Linguine with basil pesto, courgette and cherry tomatoes

Linguine Italian style

4 Serves

30 min

Easy

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Cook pasta according to directions on package.
Using a blender or mortar, prepare pesto with basil, 2 cloves garlic, pine nuts and Parmesan. Sauté diced courgette in a pan with olive oil; slice remaining garlic and add.
Add cherry tomatoes to the sautéed garlic and courgette; pour in a little pasta water and season with salt and pepper.
Add cooked pasta to this mixture and heat thoroughly.
Remove from heat and stir in pesto (the pesto retains a rich green colour if it is not heated).
Serve with grated Parmesan.

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