Pesto is a flavorful, vibrant green sauce made from fresh basil, pine nuts, olive oil, garlic, and Pecorino cheese. It has become increasingly popular worldwide, making pesto pasta a delicious and easy meal option. This article is dedicated to helping you create the perfect pesto pasta with tomatoes and pine nuts. We will provide you with step-by-step instructions to ensure that your pasta dish is packed with flavor and nutrition.
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PESTO PASTA WITH TOMATOES AND PINE NUTS
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
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
PASTA WITH FRESH TOMATOES AND PINE NUTS
Nothing compares with the juiciness of summer tomatoes; try them tossed with aromatic pine nuts in this easy pasta dish.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Pasta and Grains
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Meanwhile, combine tomatoes, garlic, and oil in a medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Let stand at least 10 minutes.
- Cook pasta in boiling water until al dente; drain, and return to pot. Add tomato mixture, and toss to combine. Serve sprinkled with pine nuts.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 312 g, Fat 11 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 8 g
PESTO PASTA SALAD WITH PINE NUTS
Make and share this Pesto Pasta Salad With Pine Nuts recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Andtototoo
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 30m
Yield 5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook the corkscrew pasta (or you can use orzo pasta) in salted boiling water until tender.
- Drain and stir in the butter.
- Let cool for about 15 minutes.
- Transfer the pasta to a large serving bowl.
- Chop up the sundried tomatoes and stir into the pasta.
- Place the pasta in the fridge for at least 30 minutes, to cool some more.
- Add the prepared pesto, Parmesan cheese, red chili flakes, ground black pepper and garlic powder.
- Mix well.
- Add the pine nuts, adjust seasonings if needed, and check for salt.
- Put back into the fridge and thoroughly chill the salad before serving.
- The time for cooling the salad is not included in the active or passive work time.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 456.8, Fat 11.8, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 14.9, Sodium 185.6, Carbohydrate 70.5, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 2, Protein 16.9
PASTA WITH TOMATOES, PINE NUTS AND BASIL
Categories Nut Pasta Tomato Sauté Vegetarian Quick & Easy Basil Pine Nut Spring Bon Appétit
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oil in heavy medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add pine nuts and garlic and sauté until light brown, about 3 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and next 3 ingredients and heat through. Season with salt and pepper. Pour over pasta and toss thoroughly. Sprinkle with Parmesan. Serve immediately, passing additional Parmesan separately.
PASTA WITH PINE NUTS AND SUN-DRIED TOMATOES
Provided by Rosemary M. Wyman
Categories Pasta Tomato Side Sauté Vegetarian Quick & Easy Parmesan Pine Nut Spring Bon Appétit California Sugar Conscious Pescatarian Peanut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cook fusilli pasta in large pot of boiling water until just tender but still firm to bite. Drain pasta well. Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in heavy large skillet over high heat. Add pasta and fry until beginning to crisp at edges, stirring frequently, about 10 minutes. Transfer pasta to large bowl.
- Add remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil to same skillet. Add toasted pine nuts and sun-dried tomatoes and stir over high heat until just warmed through, about 1 minute. Pour pine nut mixture over pasta. Add chopped parsley and grated Parmesan cheese and toss to blend. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve.
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use fresh basil. If you don't have fresh basil, you can use dried basil, but it won't be as flavorful.
- Use a food processor or blender to make the pesto. This will help to create a smooth and creamy sauce.
- If you don't have a food processor or blender, you can chop the basil, garlic, and pine nuts by hand. Just be sure to chop them very finely.
- Use a good quality olive oil. This will help to give the pesto a rich and flavorful taste.
- Don't overcook the pasta. Cook it according to the package directions, and then drain it immediately.
- Toss the pasta with the pesto and tomatoes immediately after it's been drained. This will help to prevent the pasta from sticking together.
- Serve the pasta with grated Parmesan cheese and additional pine nuts, if desired.
Conclusion:
This pesto pasta with tomatoes and pine nuts is a delicious and easy-to-make meal. It's perfect for a weeknight dinner or a casual lunch. The pesto is made with fresh basil, garlic, pine nuts, and olive oil, and it's tossed with cooked pasta and tomatoes. The pasta is then topped with grated Parmesan cheese and additional pine nuts, if desired. This dish is sure to please everyone at the table.
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