Best Courgettes With Basil Recipes

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COURGETTE, BASIL & ALMOND PASTA



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Make al fresco eating simple with this fresh summery pasta dish from Mary Cadogan

Provided by Mary Cadogan

Categories     Buffet, Dinner, Lunch, Main course, Pasta, Supper

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 8

175g orecchiette pasta
2 tbsp toasted blanched almond
2 small or 1 medium courgettes
1 garlic clove
large bunch basil
2 tsp olive oil
3 rounded tbsp grated parmesan (or vegetarian alternative)
1 tbsp lemon juice

Steps:

  • Cook the pasta in plenty of boiling salted water according to pack instructions. Meanwhile, finely chop the almonds, chop the courgette into small chunks, crush the garlic and strip the basil leaves from the stalks. Heat the oil in a large frying pan and fry the courgette for 2-3 mins until starting to soften, then throw in the garlic and half the basil and cook for 1 min more.
  • Drain the pasta and add to the courgettes, along with the almonds, the rest of the basil, the Parmesan, salt, pepper and lemon juice. Toss everything together and serve with extra Parmesan on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 547 calories, Fat 23 grams fat, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 69 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 4 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 20 grams protein, Sodium 0.32 milligram of sodium

COURGETTE SOUP WITH BASIL



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Make and share this Courgette Soup With Basil recipe from Food.com.

Provided by PinkCherryBlossom

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 tablespoons vegetable oil
25 g butter, softened
1 large onion, chopped
750 g courgettes, sliced
2 potatoes, diced
1500 ml vegetable stock
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1 garlic clove, chopped
2 eggs
25 g parmesan cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Heat oil and half the butter in a large saucepan. Fry onion over a low heat until golden. Add courgettes and continue to cook over a low heat for another 10 minutes.
  • Add potatoes and cook for another 3 - 4 minutes Add the stock, cover and simmer for 40 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and process until smooth.
  • Beat together the basil, eggs, butter and cheese. Drizzle the soup in and season well.
  • Return to the heat and heat through.
  • Serve sprinkled with extra parmesan if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 238.5, Fat 15.6, SaturatedFat 4.6, Cholesterol 83.1, Sodium 128.5, Carbohydrate 19.6, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 4, Protein 7

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