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

robert schreck
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Sharon Genye
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This is a great recipe! The pesto pasta was delicious and the tomatoes and pine nuts added a nice touch. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Whit Goold Free Fire
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I tried this recipe last night and it was a huge success! The pesto pasta was creamy, flavorful, and the tomatoes and pine nuts added a nice touch of texture and flavor. My family loved it and I will definitely be making it again.


Md Mokka Prodhan
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This pasta dish is delicious! The pesto is flavorful and the tomatoes and pine nuts add a nice touch. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Favor Ibe
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This is one of my favorite pasta dishes. It's so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use store-bought pesto to save time, but the dish still tastes homemade.


Md Eyamin Husain
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The pesto is creamy and flavorful, the tomatoes are sweet and juicy, and the pine nuts add a nice crunch. It's a perfect dish for a summer meal.


Chandra Narayansah
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This pasta dish is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's also very versatile. You can add different vegetables, or even different types of pasta, and it always turns out great.


Mst Morseda
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I've made this pesto pasta several times now, and it's always a hit. My kids love it, and it's a great way to get them to eat their vegetables.


Keshabraj Pant
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This is my favorite pesto pasta recipe. It's so simple, but the flavors are amazing. I always use fresh basil in my pesto, and I think that makes a big difference.


Kirabo Joyce
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I'm not a huge fan of pesto, but I decided to try this recipe anyway. I was pleasantly surprised! The pesto wasn't overpowering, and the tomatoes and pine nuts added a nice touch of flavor. I'll definitely be making this dish again.


Asi Badsha
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This pasta dish is so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use store-bought pesto to save time, but the dish still tastes homemade.


Sheikh Mohsin
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I made this pesto pasta for a dinner party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it, and I received several compliments on the recipe. It's now my go-to dish for entertaining.


Hafiz Bilal
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This pesto pasta was a hit with my family! The combination of pesto, tomatoes, and pine nuts was delicious, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this dish again.


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