Bowtie Pesto Pasta with Zucchini and Peas: super easy & delicious recipe using bowtie/farfalle pasta with roasted zucchini, peas in pesto sauce. This bowtie pesto pasta can be served hot or cold and is perfect for a weeknight meal or even a lazy weekend brunch. Can also be served as a salad.
When we in the mood to eat something delicious, but no-one has the energy to go that extra mile….you get my point, Right!
That’s when we both agree (along with friends or family if anyone’s home), that let’s make this under 25 minutes Quick Bowtie Pesto Pasta with Zucchini and Peas together.
Yup, nothing like cooking together especially when you both are feeling extremely lazy. So he cuts the veggies and I saute them 🙂
Why Quick Bowtie Pesto Pasta with Zucchini and Peas?
First of all, there’s Pesto involved, the regular basil pesto (can be homemade or store-bought), both tastes equally good.
Second, the moment you saute zucchini+peas with pesto, the flavors are elevated to a new magical level. If you have not tried this combination, you are definitely missing on something.
Third, just the fact that something so simple can literally be similar or even better than a restaurant recipe.
Fourth, with just 5 basic ingredients, you can literally feed a crowd. Yup, this recipe can be easily multiplied.
Fifth, I just cannot let go of the summer season without this green goddess pasta recipe (seriously everything is green except the pasta).
So call it Pesto Pasta with Zucchini or Pesto Pasta with Peas or Simply Pesto Pasta, it tastes amazing!!
So, what are you waiting for, go ahead and grab these ingredients and let’s get started with our easy-peasy recipe:
Ingredient List for the Bowtie Pesto Pasta with Zucchini and Peas:
- Cooked Bowtie Pasta
- 2 Medium Zucchini, chopped into tiny pieces
- Frozen Peas, thawed
- Pesto, homemade or store-bought
- Italian Seasoning
- Grated Cheese, use as per choice
- Olive Oil
(picture of the ingredients given below)
Bowtie Pesto Pasta with Zucchini and Peas Ingredients
Also, one thing that I do many times is that I keep about 1-2 cups of pasta always cooked in the fridge. This, my friend, is the key to even quicker past recipes.
So, you get 100 points for guessing that it is bowtie pasta these days and that practically reduced the cooking time of this dish to 10 minutes.
Also, I looooove Bowtie Pasta or as many of them you call them ‘Farfalle Pasta‘.
They are so super cute and these days they have my extra attention … don’t tell me you haven’t eaten pasta straight out of the boiling pot 😉
How to Make Bowtie Pesto Pasta with Zucchini and Peas:
There is no right or wrong way to make this recipe and this is how we love it.
- Boil the Pasta
- Saute zucchini and peas together.
- Add cooked pasta, pesto sauce, and Italian seasoning.
- Mix and saute everything for few minutes.
- Add Cheese and Serve Hot/Cold.
Super easy and extremely delicious.
Quick Bowtie Pesto Pasta with Zucchini and Peas
Serving Suggestions:
We love eating this Bowtie Pesto Pasta with Zucchini and Peas as soon as it’s made, slightly warm. But I also make enough to carry on to the next meal.
It makes a great Cold Salad / Work Lunch or a Picnic / Patio meal too and I usually serve it with a chilled glass of white wine.
What Can be Added to this Recipe:
- Tomatoes, cherry tomatoes tastes amazing.
- Pancetta
- Bacon
- Shrimp
- Squash
- Mushrooms
- Blue Cheese, this one is Fav too
I have tried all of these combinations and they all taste amazing.
Go ahead and enjoy this pasta with your loved ones and have a great weekend ahead.
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Quick Bowtie Pesto Pasta with Zucchini and Peas (Video Recipe)
Quick Bowtie Pesto Pasta with Zucchini and Peas (Video Recipe): super easy & delicious recipe using bowtie/farfalle pasta with roasted zucchini, peas in pesto sauce. Perfect as meal, salad and can be served hot or cold.
Ingredients
- 2 Cups Cooked Bowtie Pasta
- 2 Medium Zucchini, chopped into tiny pieces
- 1 Cup Frozen Peas, thawed
- 2 Tbsp Pesto, homemade or store-bought
- 1/2 Tsp Italian Seasoning
- 4 Tbsp Grated Cheese, use as per choice
- 2 Tbsp Olive Oil
Instructions
How to Make Bowtie Pesto Pasta with Zucchini and Peas:
- Heat olive oil in a pan.
- Add thawed peas and saute over medium heat for two minutes (We want the peas to cook slightly longer for extra creaminess).
- Now, add the chopped zucchini and saute for another 2-3 minutes over low heat.
- Once zucchini is nicely sauteed, add chili flakes (if using) and pesto.
- Give this a good mix and saute for another minute. (the pan might begin to stick a little as soon as you add pesto as it has cheese).
- Scrub the pan with the spatula and sure to coat the veggies with it nicely.
- Now add the cooked bowtie pasta and saute everything.
- Finally, add the Italian seasoning and cheese.
- Mix everything and let this cook for another minute over medium heat.
- Turn off the heat and transfer the pasta to a serving bowl.
- Sprinkle some more cheese on top and enjoy hot or cold.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
1Serving Size:
4Amount Per Serving: Calories: 400Total Fat: 40gSaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 25gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 250mgCarbohydrates: 80gFiber: 16gSugar: 16gProtein: 37g
6 Replies to "Quick Bowtie Pesto Pasta with Zucchini and Peas (Video Recipe)"
Sandi August 29, 2019 (3:48 pm)
I just found gluten free bowtie pasta and I can’t wait to try this recipe!! (Up until recently you couldn’t get cool fun pasta shapes!)
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) August 28, 2019 (11:37 pm)
I LOVE the idea of adding pancetta to this!
Whitney August 27, 2019 (5:42 pm)
What an excellent way to use up my summer squash! Perfect mix of fresh flavors, thank you!
Jade August 27, 2019 (2:40 pm)
Usually my family avoids zucchini and peas like the plague. Wish I had this recipe before because no one complained about them this time!
Donna August 27, 2019 (1:06 am)
This is a favourite with the kids and so easy to put together on a busy night! It has become a repeat recipe around here for swim class night and the kids are always happy to pile on the cheese and gobble it up
Tayo August 27, 2019 (12:24 am)
My kids went crazy for this! I added bacon to mine and it was absolutely delish!