Monday, July 30, 2012

Goat Cheese and Basil Pasta

12 oz gemelli or other short pasta
3 C fresh basil leaves
1/2  olive oil
4 oz crumbled fresh goat cheese
1 summer squash, sliced
1 zucchini, sliced

kosher salt and pepper

Cook pasta as pkg directs. drain, and return it to the pot.  In a blender, pure 2 cups of basil leaves with the oil until smooth; pour through a fine-mesh sieve. Discard solids.  Toss pasta and basil oil, goat cheese, remaining 1 c basil leaves, 1/2 t salt, and 1/4 t pepper.

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