Local Delivery Recipe
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Ingredients
Wash the fresh basil and cherry tomatoes. Peel and chop the garlic cloves.
- 2
Make the Pesto
In a food processor, combine the basil, garlic, pine nuts, and Parmesan cheese. Blend until coarsely chopped.
- 3
Add Olive Oil
Slowly add the olive oil while the food processor is running to create a smooth pesto. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- 4
Cook the Pasta
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
- 5
Combine Pasta and Pesto
Drain the pasta, reserving a little pasta water. In a large bowl, mix the pasta with the pesto, adding reserved pasta water as needed to achieve desired consistency.
- 6
Add Tomatoes
Gently fold in the cherry tomatoes. Serve warm or at room temperature.