Tomato Basil Pesto Pasta Salade Recipe
with sun-dried tomato pesto, basil, green onions, tomatoes & Parmesan. Served as a cup or bowl.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto
Salad Components
Method
Cooking Pasta
Cook the Pasta
In a large pot of boiling salted water, add 2 cups of pasta. Cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
Making the Pesto
Prepare the Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto
In a food processor, combine 1 cup of sun-dried tomatoes, 1 cup of fresh basil, 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan, 2 garlic cloves, 1/4 cup of olive oil, and 1/4 cup of pine nuts. Blend until smooth. Season with salt to taste.
Assembling the Pasta Salad
Combine Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, sun-dried tomato pesto, 1 cup of halved cherry tomatoes, and 1/2 cup of sliced green onions. Toss until everything is well coated.
Serve
Serve the pasta salad in cups or bowls. Top with additional grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil for garnish.
