"Make a simple vegetarian pasta dish with zucchini, pistachios and basil...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 pound paccheri or rigatoni
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2 pounds zucchini (about 4 large zucchini), diced into ¼-inch-thick pieces
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1/4 cup, plus 2 tablespoons, extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
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Kosher salt
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Freshly ground black pepper
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1 large yellow onion, diced
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7 medium garlic cloves, peeled and quartered
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1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
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5 to 7 fresh basil leaves, plus more for garnish
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1 cup dry white wine or chicken stock
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1 lemon, juice and zest
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1/2 cup parmesan cheese, for garnish
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1/2 cup shelled, roasted and salted pistachios, chopped, for garnish