PESTO PASTA WITH TOMATOES AND PINE NUTS

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This is just something I have made forever. It's a last minute throw it together thing that always tastes great. Some hot bread, a bottle of good wine, a couple of friends and you've got the makings for a memorable evening.

Provided by bayou-mimi

Categories     Spaghetti

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups fresh basil, firmly packed
1/2 cup fresh parsley
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
3 large garlic cloves
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup pine nuts
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 lb pasta, cooked and kept warm
6 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
salt & pepper
3 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted

Steps:

  • For the pesto, in a food processor or blender, finely chop basil,parsley, parmesan cheese, garlic ,salt and the 1/4 Cup of pine nuts.
  • Add the olive oil and vinegar.
  • Blend until it's the consistency of creamed butter.
  • Toss warm pasta with pesto using as much or as little pesto as you prefer, but make sure to coat the pasta.
  • Add chopped tomatoes, tossing well.
  • Salt & pepper to taste.
  • Serve in your favorite pasta bowl with toasted pine nuts.
  • To toast the pine nuts, lightly brown them in your toaster oven or in a little olive oil until golden.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 563.3, Fat 28.5, SaturatedFat 4.7, Cholesterol 7.3, Sodium 526.3, Carbohydrate 62.4, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 3.5, Protein 15.6

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