BASIL WALNUT PESTO PASTA | PASTA RECIPES

As mentioned in my previous post of Basil Walnut pesto i am posting today the recipe of the basil walnut pesto pasta, that is pasta made with pesto. Before going to the post i want to share with you all that Jeyashri’s Kitchen has been featured in India today (tamil weekly magazine) . I thank you all from the bottom of my heart for  all your support  and your continuous encouragement.

INGREDIENTS

PASTA (I used penne)	1 cup
OLIVE OIL	1 TSP
TOMATO OR CHEERY TOMATOES	1/2 OR 2
BASIL LEAVES	2-3
WALNUTS	1-2 TO GARNISH
BASIL WALNUT PESTO	1/4 CUP
CHEESE	1 TBLSP (TO GARNISH)

METHOD:

• Cook the pasta as per the instructions.
• In a pan, add olive oil and the basil leaves. Half the cherry tomatoes or if using normal tomatoes, cut them lengthwise.

• Saute for a  minute. Let the tomatoes be crunchy.
• Add in the pesto and saute for few seconds.
• Add the cooked pasta and mix evenly. Let the pesto be evenly coated with the pasta.
• Garnish with walnut bits.

• Just before serving add the cheese and always serve hot.

     
NOTE:

1. always saute the tomatoes and pesto in a low flame.
2. I used penne pasta. You can use Fuseli , spaghetti or any other pasta of your choice.

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