Homemade Pesto Pasta Salad Recipe
A vibrant and refreshing pasta salad that combines homemade green pesto with al dente farfalle and juicy fresh tomatoes, perfect for a light lunch or a delightful side dish.
easy
00:30
4
METHOD
Step 1.
Start by cooking the farfalle pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to the package instructions until al dente. Once cooked, drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process then set aside.Step 2.
For the homemade green pesto, in a food processor blend together fresh basil leaves, pine nuts, grated Parmesan cheese, garlic cloves, and extra virgin olive olive oil until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.Step 3.
Chop the fresh tomatoes into quarters.Step 4.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, green pesto, and chopped tomatoes. Gently stir until all the ingredients are well mixed.Step 5.
Let the salad chill in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes before serving to allow the flavours to meld together.Step 6.
Serve chilled, garnished with additional basil leaves or grated Parmesan if desired.
INGREDIENTS
500 gFarfalle pasta
2 cupFresh basil leaves
100 gPine nuts
100 gParmesan cheese, grated
2 Garlic cloves
150 mlExtra virgin olive oil
1 tspSalt
0.5 tspPepper
100 gCherry tomatoes
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