Pasta Primavera with Spinach Pesto - Slender Kitchen

Ingredients

• 16 oz pasta
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 shallot, sliced
• 2 carrots, sliced
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 zucchini, sliced
• 1 summer squash, sliced
• 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 2 cups spinach leaves
• 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
• 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (approximately 1/2 lemon)
• 3 tablespoons water (or vegetable broth)
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• Salt and pepper