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Authentic home cooking from Italy, with US measurements.

Originally published on Cookpad Italy as Pennette senza glutine con pesto di zucchine

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Gluten-Free Penne with Zucchini Pesto

Rosannafoschi @cook_15061923

I had my doubts about gluten-free pasta, but out of necessity I gave it a try and I have to admit, it's not bad at all!

I had my doubts about gluten-free pasta, but out of necessity I gave it a try and I have to admit, it's not bad at all!

Gluten-Free Penne with Zucchini Pesto

Rosannafoschi @cook_15061923

I had my doubts about gluten-free pasta, but out of necessity I gave it a try and I have to admit, it's not bad at all!

I had my doubts about gluten-free pasta, but out of necessity I gave it a try and I have to admit, it's not bad at all!

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Ingredients

Serves 3 servings

9 ozgluten-free penne pasta (250 g)
2medium zucchini
5walnuts
Fresh mint leaves, to taste
Fresh basil leaves, to taste
Salt, to taste
Extra virgin olive oil, to taste
Grated Parmesan cheese, to taste

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Steps

1

Boil the zucchini in salted water.
2

In a blender, combine the cooked zucchini with all the other ingredients and blend until smooth.
3

Cook the pasta according to package directions, then toss with the zucchini pesto. Plate and serve with a few mint leaves on top.

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Published in the US on November 11, 2025 00:00

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