Learn how to make a quick and tasty Basil Pesto Pasta lunch, which is great warm out of the pan and also delicious as a chilled pasta salad.
Total Time
25min
5.0
3 Ratings
Author: CaribbeanPot
Servings:
2
Ingredients
•
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
1.
In a food processor puree Pine Nuts (to taste), Garlic (2 clove) and Salt (1 pinch).
2.
Add the Fresh Basil Leaf (2 handful) and puree.
3.
Add Olive Oil (as needed) and puree some more.
4.
Finally add Shredded Parmesan Cheese (1/2 cup) and puree once more. Adjust Ingredients according to your own taste and texture preference.
5.
Cook your Rigatoni (to taste) according to the box instructions.
6.
After draining the pasta, add in the pesto and Crushed Red Pepper Flakes (to taste). Mix well. Add Cherry Tomato (to taste). Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Per Serving
CALORIES
115
FAT
7.0 g
PROTEIN
10.6 g
CARBS
2.6 g
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