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Ingredients
Servings:4
1lbpasta (penne or fusilli)
2cupfresh basil leaves
3garlic cloves
1/3cuppine nuts
1/2cupParmesan cheese, grated
1/2cupextra virgin olive oil
1tbsplemon juice
1/2tspsalt
1/4tspblack pepper
1cupcherry tomatoes, halved
Nutrition Facts
Per serving
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Instructions
- 1
Cook pasta
Cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.
- 2
Make pesto
In a food processor, pulse basil, garlic, and pine nuts until finely chopped.
- 3
Add cheese and oil
Add Parmesan, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Process until smooth.
- 4
Toss pasta
Toss hot pasta with pesto. Add pasta water to loosen if needed.
- 5
Add tomatoes
Fold in cherry tomatoes.
- 6
Serve
Serve with extra Parmesan and pine nuts.
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Pesto Pasta
Created by: Gather
Prep Time: 10m
Cook Time: 15m
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 lb pasta (penne or fusilli)
- 2 cup fresh basil leaves
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1/3 cup pine nuts
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
Instructions
- Cook pastaCook pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.
- Make pestoIn a food processor, pulse basil, garlic, and pine nuts until finely chopped.
- Add cheese and oilAdd Parmesan, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Process until smooth.
- Toss pastaToss hot pasta with pesto. Add pasta water to loosen if needed.
- Add tomatoesFold in cherry tomatoes.
- ServeServe with extra Parmesan and pine nuts.
Notes & Tips
Pesto can be made ahead and stored in fridge with a layer of olive oil on top. Freezes well too.