The Pesto Pasta Recipe
Penne pasta mixed with basil pesto sauce, sun-dried tomatoes, and pine nuts topped with romano cheese and a slice of garlic bread | Add our woodfire chicken or breaded chicken for $6.00.
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Ingredients
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Pasta and Sauce
Method
Preparation and Cooking
- 1
Cook the Pasta
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the penne pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 2
Prepare the Sauce
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked penne pasta, basil pesto sauce, and sun-dried tomatoes. Toss until the pasta is well-coated.
- 3
Add Pine Nuts and Cheese
Gently fold in the pine nuts and grated Romano cheese into the pasta mixture.
- 4
Serve
Plate the pesto pasta and serve with a slice of garlic bread on the side. If desired, add a piece of woodfire chicken or breaded chicken on top for an additional charge.