“A fantastic pasta with the fresh taste of tomatoes and the graininess of walnut, we couldn’t get enough of this pesto”

  • 3/4 cups basil leaves
  • 1 oz extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1/2 cup walnuts
  • 340 g cherry tomatoes
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 salt
  • 400 g penne
  • basil for garnish
  • parmesan cheese for topping
Combine basil, oil, parmesan, walnuts, tomatoes, garlic, and salt in the food processor. Pulse until the sauce is smooth, about two minutes. Toss the pesto with hot, cooked pasta. Serve with more basil and parmesan cheese on top.
Source: food52.com
Servings/Yield: 2
Difficulty: Easy
Course: Main
Preparation: Prep 5 minutes, Cook 10 minutes

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