Shishito Pepper Pesto Spaghetti with Sautéed Zucchini

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Shishito Pepper Pesto Spaghetti with Sautéed Zucchini

Author: Lisa Zapatka

Fresh shishito peppers + sauteed zucchini + spaghetti = the ultimate summer comfort food!

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Ingredients

• 1 pound spaghetti
• 2 medium zucchini sliced lengthwise and cut in half circles
• 1/2-1 cup reserved pasta water
• Shishito pepper pesto

Instructions

1. Lightly saute zucchini leaving it slightly al dente as it will continue to soften from the internal heat
2. Cook spaghetti according to the package
3. Resrve 1 cup pasta water,then drain pasta
4. Toss with shishito pepper pesto. Add a little pasta water at a time until desired consistency
5. Top with sauteed zucchini
6. Sprinkle with fresh grated parmesan cheese and serve