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Picnic-perfect pasta salads in 30 minutes or less

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Lemon parsley pesto pasta salad

Bow-tie pasta tossed with yellow squash, pine nuts, sun-dried tomatoes and Parmesan cheese finds a delicious flavor boost in homemade parsley pesto. This refreshing pasta salad is perfect for vegetarians or if you plan on bringing cold cuts and cured meats to the picnic.


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INGREDIENTS

  • 5 Potatoes
  • 1.5 Cup shredded zucchini
  • 3/4 Cup shredded cheese
  • 3/ Cup milk
  • 1/3 Cup coriander, chopped
  • 1/3 Cup basil, chopped
  • Parmesan, to sprinkle
  • Salt and pepper, to season

METHOD

  1. Chop the potatoes in half, boil until very tender and drain.
  2. In a bowl, combine the potatoes and zucchini. Add the grated cheese, milk, coriander, basil, salt and pepper, and mix thoroughly. 
  3. On a baking tray, spoon out the zucchini-potato mixture and form into balls. 
  4. Sprinkle with Parmesan and grated cheese, and bake at 350°F for 15 minutes.
  5. When golden, remove from oven... and enjoy!