Buffalo Pastrami & Zucchini Linguini

A summertime favorite!

(Serves 2)

Ingredients:

• 1/4 lb. Wild Idea Buffalo Pastrami, julienned
• 4 oz, linguini, cooked al dente
• (reserve 1 cup pasta water)
• 1 medium sized zucchini
• 4 Tb. basil pesto
• 1/2 cup cherry or pear tomatoes
• grated parmesan

Cooking Directions:

• Prepare Buffalo Pastrami and linguini as suggested. Using vegetable peeler, peel zucchini in flat ribbons and then slice ribbons in half, lengthways.
• In heavy bottomed pot, bring 1/2 cup of pasta water to gentle boil.
• Add zucchini and cook for two minutes. Remove zucchini from water and set aside.
• Add prepared pasta to pot, adding more pasta water if necessary. Cover and let heat through, about 2 minutes.
• Add basil pesto and toss lightly.
• Add zucchini back to pot and julienned pastrami. Gently toss together. Cover and let heat for an addition minute or two.
• Using large fork, twist pasta into desired serving and transfer to pasta dish. Garnish with tomatoes, and sprinkle with parmesan. Season with a pinch of salt and a twist of fresh cracked pepper.

Simply Delicious! You might also like my recipe for a Zucchini Salad, found in the “Various Recipe” section.

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