Elevate your culinary skills with Zucchini and Squash Blossom Pesto Pasta with Shrimp, a standout recipe from Italian cuisine.

Zucchini and Squash Blossom Pesto Pasta with Shrimp

After showing you how to prepare zucchini pesto and squash blossom pesto, today we surprise you with a delectable pasta dish that combines both: Zucchini and Squash Blossom Pesto Pasta with Shrimp! In this recipe, the zucchinis are blanched and blended with raw squash blossoms, with the essential addition of nuts and grated cheese. In just a few steps, you’ll create a creamy and delicate sauce, perfect for enjoying even at room temperature.

The tartare of red shrimp adds a fresh and exquisite touch that will delight the most discerning palates. Simple yet refined, Zucchini and Squash Blossom Pesto Pasta with Shrimp will become your new ace in the hole for summer menus!

Don’t miss these alternatives:

• Pasta with Squash Blossom Pesto and Mazzancolle
• Whole Wheat Spaghetti with Flowers and Zucchini Cream
• Pasta with Zucchini Pesto, Shrimp, and Mozzarella
• Garganelli with Zucchini Pesto and Small Shrimp

Ingredients

• 300g pasta of your choice
• 2 medium zucchinis
• 6-8 raw squash blossoms
• 50g nuts (pine nuts or walnuts)
• 50g grated cheese (Parmesan or Pecorino)
• 200g red shrimp, cleaned
• Olive oil, salt, and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Blanch the zucchinis for a few minutes and then cool them in ice water.
2. Blend the blanched zucchinis with raw squash blossoms, nuts, grated cheese, and olive oil until smooth.
3. Cook the pasta according to package instructions, then drain and toss with the pesto sauce.
4. Prepare a tartare from the red shrimp by chopping finely and seasoning with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
5. Serve the pasta topped with the shrimp tartare and enjoy!

Total Time

30 min

Cuisine

Italian