Fusilli With Zucchini Pesto And Salmon Recipes

FUSILLI WITH ZUCCHINI PESTO

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook as the label directs. Drain, reserving 1 cup of the cooking water.
• Meanwhile, working in 2 batches, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the zucchini and cook, stirring, until very browned, 5 minutes; season with salt and pepper.
• Pulse half of the zucchini in a food processor with the pecorino, almonds and garlic until a fine paste forms. With the machine running, slowly add the remaining 1/2 cup olive oil until smooth.
• Toss the pasta with the pesto, 1/2 cup reserved cooking water and the remaining zucchini in a large bowl, adding more cooking water if needed; season with salt and pepper. Top with more toasted almonds and pecorino.

SALMON FUSILLI WITH ZUCCHINI & SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in skillet and add onions. Sauté until soft, then add garlic and sauté for another minute.
• Add tomatoes with juice, raise heat to moderately high and cook, stirring every once in awhile, until they collapse and form a sauce, about 10 minutes. In the meantime, bring water for the pasta to a boil.
• Add sun-dried tomatoes and oregano to the tomato mix and simmer for 2 minutes.
• Start cooking the pasta according to the direction on the package.
• Add zucchini, peas, salt, pepper and wine to the tomato sauce and stir. Cover and simmer gently until zucchini are tender, about 10 minutes.
• Fold in salmon, parmesan and remove from heat.
• Add the cooked and drained pasta, toss, then serve.

FUSILLI WITH SMOKED SALMON

Steps:

• Cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Melt butter in 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Cook carrots, zucchini and bell pepper, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender. Keep warm.
• Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, heat Alfredo sauce until hot. Stir in cheese and dill weed; cook over medium heat about 1 minute or until cheese is melted. Stir in salmon.
• In large serving bowl, toss Alfredo sauce with vegetables and pasta. Serve immediately.