Farfalle Zucchini And Bell Peppers In Pesto

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 8 ounces uncooked farfalle pasta (bow tie pasta, about 4 cups)
• 3 tablespoons commercial pesto sauce
• 2 cups shredded zucchini
• 1 cup diced red bell pepper
• 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese, divided

Recipe

• 1 cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. drain pasta; return to pan.
• 2 add pesto; stir well.
• 3 add zucchini and next 6 ingredients (zucchini through black pepper); toss well.
• 4 stir in 1/4 cup cheese. top with remaining cheese.