THAI-STYLE PESTO WITH RICE PASTA

Thai-Style Pesto with Rice Pasta image

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Kosher salt
1 pound rice pasta, penne or wide noodles
1 cup packed fresh basil leaves
5 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted, divided
2 tablespoons tamari
2 large cloves garlic, pasted
1 lime, juiced
1 Fresno chile, seeded
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Toasted sesame oil, for drizzling
Thinly sliced scallions, for garnish

Steps:

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Salt the water, add the pasta, and cook to al dente.
Place the basil, 3 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds, tamari, garlic, lime juice, and chile into a food processor. Pulse into a paste. Drizzle in the extra-virgin olive oil. Pour the pesto into a large bowl and add a splash of starchy cooking water. Drain the pasta, add to the sauce, and toss to combine. Drizzle with sesame oil, garnish with scallions and the remaining 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds.