250gramspenne pasta(whole wheat or gluten-free, preferrably)
150gramslarge prawns, de-shelled and de-veined
1medium red onion, chopped
2clovesgarlic, minced
1/3cuppesto sauce
1/4cupsundried tomatoeschopped roughly
1medium zucchini, sliced
1/2cupgrated parmesan
1teaspoondried oregano
1/2teaspoonsalt
1/4teaspoonblack pepper
1/2cupfresh basil
2tablespoonsolive oil
Instructions
1. Bring water to a boil in a saucepan and cook penne pasta per package instructions. Before draining, save about 1/2 cup pasta water. Drain the pasta and set aside.
3. Add the cooked pasta, and pesto sauce. Pour a bit of the pasta water to loosen it up. Add the oregano, salt and pepper. Add half of the parmesan cheese. Taste the pasta and season as you please.
4. Turn off the heat and transfer to a plate. Add the fresh basil and top with more parmesan cheese. Serve warm.