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Pasta
Pesto
Prep
Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients:
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| 1 |
pound
penne pasta |
| 1/4 |
cup
pine nuts, toasted |
| 2 |
pints
cherry tomatoes, halved |
| 3 |
cloves
garlic, minced |
| 1 |
teaspoon
red pepper flakes, or to taste |
| 1/2 |
cup
basil leaves, torn |
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Salt
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| 1/3 |
cup
grated Parmesan, optional |
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Cook
the pasta in rapidly boiling water until al dente. Just
before draining the pasta, reserve 1 cup of the water.
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In
a medium saute pan over medium high heat, toast the
pine nuts until fragrant and golden, about 2 to 3 minutes,
set aside. Place pan back on the heat over medium-high
heat. Add the tomatoes and 1/2 cup of the pasta water.
Add the garlic and the red pepper flakes. If the sauce
is too dry, add the remaining pasta water. Add the basil
to the pan.
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Saute
until just wilted. Remove the sauce from the heat.
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Place
the pasta in a large bowl. Season the pasta with salt.
Top the pasta with the tomato sauce. Sprinkle the toasted
pine nuts over the pasta and cheese (if using). Toss
to combine, taste and adjust seasonings, serve immediately.
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