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

Lerato Andronica
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I'm not a fan of pesto, but I thought this dish was pretty good. The tomatoes and pine nuts helped to balance out the flavor of the pesto.


prakash pokhrel
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This pasta dish is a great option for a meatless meal. It's packed with flavor and nutrients.


Md Amdad Ullah
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I love the combination of pesto and tomatoes. This dish is so flavorful and satisfying.


Sufiyan Malik
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This pesto pasta is a great way to use up leftover tomatoes from the garden.


SACHINA SHRESTHA
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I'm always looking for new and easy pasta recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Amara Christabel
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This pasta dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the tomatoes and pine nuts.


Kakashi Sasuke
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I've made this pesto pasta several times now and it's always a hit with my friends and family. It's a great dish to serve for a casual get-together.


Caleb Mfana
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This recipe is a great starting point, but I like to add a few extra ingredients to make it my own. I usually add some chopped chicken or shrimp, and I also like to use a sun-dried tomato pesto.


Levi Ponce
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I'm not sure I would make this dish again. The pesto was a little too overpowering for my taste.


Madisyn Carlson
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This pasta dish is perfect for a summer meal. The fresh tomatoes and basil are so refreshing.


baraka tarimo
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I love the simplicity of this dish. It's just a few ingredients, but they come together to create a really flavorful meal.


Munir Ahamad
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover pesto. It's also a really easy dish to make, which is always a plus.


Michael Fuamba
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I'm not a huge fan of pesto, but I thought this dish was pretty good. The tomatoes and pine nuts helped to balance out the flavor of the pesto.


Caleb Shan
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This pasta dish is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the combination of pesto, tomatoes, and pine nuts. It's the perfect meal for a busy weeknight.


Moneyh Patmore
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I made this pesto pasta last night and it was a hit with my family! The pesto was so flavorful and the tomatoes and pine nuts added a great texture. I will definitely be making this again.


Trevyn Pooler
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This pesto pasta with tomatoes and pine nuts is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The pesto is flavorful and creamy, and the tomatoes and pine nuts add a nice touch of texture and flavor. I would definitely recom


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