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Lemony Pesto Penne and Veggies

Lemony Pesto Penne and Veggies

with Herbs and Goat Cheese

Ingredients: Zucchini • Penne pasta (durum wheat semolina, niacin, ferrous sulphate, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid) (wheat) • Baby tomatoes • Lemon • Goat cheese (pasteurized goat's milk, cellulose powder, sea salt, potassium sorbate, bacterial culture, microbial enzyme) (milk) • Basil pesto (basil (basil leaves, sunflower oil, salt, ascorbic acid), water, soy oil, canola & extra virgin olive oil, potato flakes, parsley, sunflower seeds, garlic, parmesan cheese (milk, bacterial culture, salt, lipase, calcium chloride, rennet/ microbial enzyme, powdered cellulose), salt, spices, modified corn starch, nutritional yeast, citric acid, xanthan gum, potassium sorbate) (milk) • Shallot • Cream cheese (milk ingredients, modified milk ingredients, salt, bacterial culture, lactic acid, guar gum, carob bean gum, xanthan gum, potassium sorbate) (milk) • Parsley • Garlic.

Tags:
Veggie
Allergens:
Wheat
Milk

The quantities provided above are averages only.

Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.

Preparation Time30 minutes
Cooking Time8 minutes
DifficultyEasy

Ingredients

serving amount

170 g

Penne

(Contains: Wheat)

1 unit(s)

Zucchini

113 g

Baby Tomatoes

1 unit(s)

Shallot

2 unit(s)

Garlic, cloves

1 unit(s)

Lemon

½ cup

Goat Cheese, crumbled

(Contains: Milk)

¼ cup

Basil Pesto

(Contains: Milk May contain traces of: Soy, Sulphites)

2 unit(s)

Cream Cheese

(Contains: Milk)

7 g

Parsley

Not included in your delivery

1 tbsp

Oil*

0.13 tsp

Pepper*

¼ tsp

Salt*

Nutrition Values

Calories670 kcal
Fat29 g
Saturated Fat11 g
Carbohydrate83 g
Sugar11 g
Dietary Fiber7 g
Protein22 g
Cholesterol45 mg
Sodium800 mg
Trans Fat0.5 g
Potassium900 mg
Calcium150 mg
Iron4 mg
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region.

Utensils

Zester
Large Pot
Colander
Measuring Cups
Baking Sheet
Measuring Spoons
Large Non-Stick Pan

Cooking Steps

Prep
1
  • Before starting, preheat the broiler to high.
    Wash and dry all produce.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high.
  • Meanwhile, peel, then thinly slice shallot.
  • Halve zucchini lengthwise, then cut into 1/2-inch half-moons.
  • Peel, then mince or grate garlic.
  • Rough chop parsley.
  • Zest lemon, then cut lemon into wedges.
Cook penne
2
  • Add penne to the boiling water.
  • Cook uncovered for 10-12 min, stirring occasionally, until tender.
  • Reserve 1/2 cup (1 cup) pasta water, then drain and return penne to the same pot, off heat. 
Blister tomatoes
3
  • Meanwhile, to an unlined baking sheet, add tomatoes and 1/2 tbsp (1 tbsp) oil. Season with salt and pepper, then toss to coat. 
  • Broil in the middle of the oven for 5-6 min, until tomatoes burst.
  • Set aside.
Cook veggies
4
  • Meanwhile, heat a large non-stick pan over medium.
  • When hot, add 1/2 tbsp (1 tbsp) oil, then zucchini. Cook for 3-4 min, stirring occasionally, until tender-crisp.
  • Add garlic and shallots. Cook for 1-2 min, stirring often, until fragrant.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
Make sauce and finish penne
5
  • To the pan with veggies, add pesto, cream cheese, half the goat cheese, reserved pasta water and 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) oil. Cook for 3-4 min, stirring often, until sauce thickens slightly.
  • Remove the pan from heat.
  • Pour sauce over penne in the pot.
  • Add 1/2 tsp (1 tsp) lemon zest, season with salt and pepper. Stir to combine.
Finish and serve
6
  • Divide lemony pesto penne between bowls.
  • Top with blistered tomatoes.
  • Sprinkle remaining goat cheese and parsley over top.
  • Squeeze a lemon wedge over top.
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