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Whole wheat pennette with zucchini and hazelnut cream
Whole wheat pennette with zucchini and hazelnut cream
ready in
30 minutes
difficulty
daily requirement
100% Fat
100% Protein
100% Carbohydrates
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description
The wholemeal pennette with zucchini and hazelnut cream will be perfect for a healthy and light family lunch, this cream will bind the dough by wrapping it with its velvety texture and its delicate flavor. It's a simple and cheap first course, which everyone likes to try!
preparation
step 1
Wash and check the courgettes, cut them into round slices or small cubes, as you prefer.
step 2
In a pan, brown the coarsely chopped onion in a little oil, when it is dried you can add the courgettes and cook them for about 10 minutes, or until they are soft. Season with salt and pepper.
step 3
You have to cool the zucchini, so in the meantime you can dedicate yourself to hazelnuts, which will be toasted for a few minutes and let cool.
step 4
With all the ingredients ready and at room temperature you can transfer them to the mixer and chop them, add the fresh basil and the Parmesan.
step 5
Cook the pasta once it is ready, drain it and season it with the zucchini cream, cover and sprinkle with the chopped hazelnuts.