Pesto pasta recipes - 9 recipes
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Lentil and Basil Pesto Pasta
By mirelsonp
1. In the bowl of food processor, add basil, garlic, pine nuts lentils, and lemon juice
- For the Pesto:
- 1 cup packed fresh basil leaves (reserve a few leaves for garnish)
- 1 garlic clove
- 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
- 1/2 cup cooked or canned green lentils, drained and rinsed
- 3 Tbsp. lemon juice
- 1/3 cup canola oil
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and ground black pepper, to taste
- For the Pasta:
- 3 1/2 cups dry farfalle (bowtie) or other pasta
- 2 Tbsp canola oil
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup cooked or canned green lentils, rinsed and drained
- Salt and ground black pepper, to taste
- Extra Virgin Olive oil, for garnish
- Parmesan cheese, for garnish
Tomato Mozzarella Pesto Pasta Salad
By I_love_cooking
This Caprese-inspired pasta toss is the ultimate summer main for a busy weeknight, outdoor picnic, or lunch on the ...
- PESTO SAUCE:
- 16 ounce uncooked penne pasta
- 1 cup pesto sauce (recipe follows)
- 1 cup boconccini (small fresh mozzarella balls marinated in olive oil)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup fresh baby spinach
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves
- 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup pine nuts
- 2 tablespoons Parmigiano-Reggiano, grated
- 3 gloves garlic, peeled
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Italian Pesto Pasta Salad
By mirelsonp
Recipe Source: Better Homes and Gardens - August 2013 Note: The key to this dish is a quality pesto
- 8 oz. elbow macaroni
- 1 7- to 8-oz. jar purchased basil pesto
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
- 2 15-oz. cans cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 5-oz. package baby arugula (3 cups)
- 2 oz. Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, shaved
- 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
Broccoli Pesto Pasta
By SherryA
1.In a large pot with boiling salted water cook rigatoni pasta until al dente
- This recipe calls for chicken, but I made it w/o chicken.
- 12 ounces Whole Wheat rigatoni pasta
- 1/2 pound fresh broccoli florets
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons pesto
- 1 cup chopped tomatoes
- 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 pound boneless chicken breast halves, cooked and chopped
- salt to taste
- ground black pepper to taste
Arugula Pesto Pasta with Ricotta and Bacon (Rachel Ray)
By KDCooks
From Rachel Ray Maganize (Aug 2010)
- 8 cups arugula (about 6 ounces)
- 1 cup basil leaves
- 1/2 cup each pine nuts and grated parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 pound trimmed asparagus
- 1 pound pasta (such as campanelle or farfalle)
- Fresh ricotta cheese
- Crumbled crisp-cooked bacon
Two-Tomato Arrabbiata Pesto Pasta
By GuidingVegan
1.Bring a large pot of water to a boil, salt it, add the pasta and cook until al dente
- Salt and pepper
- 1 pound spaghetti or whole wheat spaghetti
- 1 cup oil-cured sun-dried tomatoes, coarsely chopped
- 2 large cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO)
- 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
- 1/3 cup cashew parm
- 1/4 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
- 1/4 cup chopped chives
Easy One-Pan Garlic Chicken Pesto Pasta
By Tim, Single Dad Loves to Cook
Heat the oil in a pan over high heat
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 2 chicken breasts, sliced into 1/2-inch strips
- 2 tablespoons garlic, chopped
- 1/2 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1/2 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 grated parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup pesto
- 3 cups penne pasta, cooked and drained
- 3/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- Parmesan cheese to garnish
- Chopped basil to garnish
Mascarpone Cheese & Pesto Pasta
By boscobojo
Cook pasta in boiling salted water according to package; reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking water, then drain well
- Pesto:
- 16 oz. package of pasta
- 8 oz. mascarpone cheese
- pesto sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 3 cups basil leaves
- 1 1/2 cups shelled walnuts (pine nuts)
- 4 cloves peeled garlic
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup olive oil
Pesto Pasta Salad with Tomatoes and Mozzarella
By charlotteh371
Step 1 Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat; drain
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