Courgette (Zucchini) Pesto Pasta

A very simple recipe today, and one that cooks up rather quickly too. I peeled the courgettes (otherwise known as zucchini) but if you can't be bothered, just slice them. You could also grate them as I have done this before with courgette pasta sauces and it works very well.

Serves 2

Ingredients:

2 courgettes

2-3 cloves garlic

1 onion

1 tbsp pesto

salt and pepper

1/2 tsp dried parsley

Instructions:

1. Slice the onions thinly and crush the garlic. Fry both in a pan of olive oil or butter until softened.

2. Peel the courgettes directly into the pan; you could also slice them or grate them. Place the lid on and cook for 5 minutes until the courgettes have reduced in size, stirring gently occasionally. Remove the lid, add the parsley, and fry gently until cooked through, stirring occasionally.

3. Meanwhile, cook the pasta.

4. Once the pasta is cooked, drain and return to the pan. Add the pesto and stir in. Finally, add the courgettes and stir in. They will inevitably have given off some water, but the pesto should thicken the sauce.

5. Season with salt and pepper as desired, and serve with cheese (optional).