Courgette, basil & almond pasta

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• Pat Lim

  16 January 2008

  Pat Lim rated and commented on this recipe

  

  This sounded a bit bland but the garlic and almond combination was really tasty.

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• helgendasz

  25 May 2008

  helgendasz rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Really nice flavours in a simple dish, even worked well the day after for packed lunch.

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• mom shakes

  27 May 2008

  mom shakes rated and commented on this recipe

  

  A winner for the kids! My kids have numerous food allergies and it is always difficult to find a pasta recipe that doesn't rely on cream or cheese for it's creaminess. With a bit of goat's cheese to replace the parmesan, this dish is a big hit every time.

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• abbie

  18 July 2008

  abbie rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Just made this and it was really delicious , might add a bit more garlic next time as i love the stuff but all in all a great dish , will be making again and again .

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• eurostar

  12 July 2009

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  Not my favourite, but stilla quick and nice dish.

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• Dutchy

  05 July 2010

  Dutchy rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Great recipe. Quick, easy, and very tasteful. I added a bit more courgette and overdid on the parmesan, but that's something everybody can adjust to their own tasting. Great recipe for kids.

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• Kaat

  09 September 2010

  Kaat rated and commented on this recipe

  

  I'm no courgette lover, but due to a gigantic crop I've got loads. I liked the recipe, the amount of flavour was a real surprise, I added some more garlic though.

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• Martin Allen

  11 September 2010

  Martin Allen rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Lovely tastes blended together. Quite intense Garlic taste, so adjust dependant on specific taste. Can be quite a dry dish. As always....enjoy with a nice glass of white wine.

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• hayles

  18 September 2011

  hayles rated and commented on this recipe

  

  I doubled the garlic and realised I had no lemons so put in a splash of balsamic. It was very simple but tasty and would make again

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Ingredients

• 175g orecchiette pasta
• 2 tbsp toasted blanched almonds
• 2 small or 1 medium courgettes
• 1 garlic clove
• large bunch basil
• 2 tsp olive oil
• 3 rounded tbsp grated Parmesan (or vegetarian alternative)
• 1 tbsp lemon juice

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Serves 2

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Prep 15 mins

Cook 15 mins

Vegetarian

Ingredients

• 175g orecchiette pasta
• 2 tbsp toasted blanched almonds
• 2 small or 1 medium courgettes
• 1 garlic clove
• large bunch basil
• 2 tsp olive oil
• 3 rounded tbsp grated Parmesan (or vegetarian alternative)
• 1 tbsp lemon juice

Per serving

547 kcalories, protein 20g, carbohydrate 69g, fat 23 g, saturated fat 5g, fibre 4g, sugar 4g, salt 0.32 g

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