Pasta Al Pesto Recipe
Pesto, parmesan cheese, cherry tomato, extra virgin olive oil.
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Ingredients
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Pasta and Pesto Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Pesto
With the processor running, slowly add the olive oil until the mixture is smooth. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and adjust seasoning with pepper.
- 2
Cook the Pasta
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta.
- 3
Combine Pasta and Pesto
In a large bowl, toss the hot pasta with the pesto. If the mixture is too thick, add a bit of the reserved pasta water until desired consistency is reached.
- 4
Add Cherry Tomatoes
Gently fold in the halved cherry tomatoes. Adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.
- 5
Serve
Serve warm, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese and a drizzle of olive oil if desired.
