Summertime Pesto Pasta Recipe
A delightful pasta dish with fresh pesto, perfect for summer.
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Ingredients
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Pasta and Pesto
Method
Preparation
- 1
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. Drain and set aside, reserving a little pasta water.
- 2
Make the Pesto
In a food processor, combine basil, pine nuts, garlic, Parmesan cheese, and salt. Pulse until finely chopped. With the processor running, slowly drizzle in olive oil until smooth. Adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper to taste.
- 3
Combine Pasta and Pesto
In a large bowl, toss the cooked pasta with the pesto. If the mixture is too thick, add a little reserved pasta water until desired creaminess is achieved.
- 4
Add Cherry Tomatoes
Gently fold in the halved cherry tomatoes to the pasta and pesto mixture.
- 5
Serve
Serve the pasta warm or at room temperature, garnished with fresh mozzarella if desired.
