Quick Basil Pesto Pasta

Ingredients

Servings

2 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 14 16

US / METRIC

to taste

Pine Nuts

2 cloves

Garlic

1 pinch

Salt

2 handfuls

Fresh Basil Leaves

as needed

Olive Oil

1/2 cup

Shredded Parmesan Cheese

to taste

Rigatoni

to taste

Crushed Red Pepper Flakes

(optional)

to taste

Cherry Tomatoes , halved

Cooking Instructions

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Step 1

In a food processor puree Pine Nuts (to taste) , Garlic (2 cloves) and Salt (1 pinch) .

Step 2

Add the Fresh Basil Leaves (2 handfuls) and puree.

Step 3

Add Olive Oil (as needed) and puree some more.

Step 4

Finally add Shredded Parmesan Cheese (1/2 cup) and puree once more. Adjust Ingredients according to your own taste and texture preference.

Step 5

Cook your Rigatoni (to taste) according to the box instructions.

Step 6

After draining the pasta, add in the pesto and Crushed Red Pepper Flakes (to taste) . Mix well. Add Cherry Tomatoes (to taste) . Serve and enjoy!