Courgetti Pesto Pasta

Light yet filling, this spring courgette and pesto pasta dish is simple to make, and sprinkled over with fresh basil and Parmesan making this a pasta dish full of flavour.

Cooking time? 15 minutes

Serves 4

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Ingredients priced from Lidl

3 courgettes £1.0

2tbsp olive oil

1 small onion, finely chopped £0.19

300g (10½ oz) spaghetti £0.24

3tbsp fresh green pesto £1

Parmesan shavings £0.98

Small handful fresh basil leaves, torn, to serve £0.65

Total £3.95

Try red pepper or garlic pesto if green isn’t to your tastes. If you don’t fancy spaghetti use any pasta instead.

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Cooking Method

Coarsely grate the courgettes and put to one side. Heat the olive oil in a pan and cook the onion for 5 minutes or until softened.

Meanwhile, cook the spaghetti according to the pack instructions. Add the courgettes to the onion and fry for 2-3 minutes or until soft.

Drain the pasta and return to the pan. Add the courgettes, onion and fresh pesto, and toss through. Season to taste and serve with the Parmesan shavings and basil leaves sprinkled on top.