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Category: Main Course
Pasta with Walnut-Basil Pesto - TastyPlanner.com
Chef: Lily530
healthy angel hair
Recipe Source: Flat Belly Diet
Ingredients
1 1/4 cups packed fresh basil
1/2 cup walnuts
1 clove garlic
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 pkg (8oz) multigrain angel hair pasta
1/4 cup chopped tomato
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
Place basil, walnuts, garlic, oil, salt & pepper flakes in food processor. Process, stopping once or twice to scrape down sides, until finely pureed.
Transfer pesto to large bowl using spatula.
Bring medium pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package directions.
Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking water.
Stir 2 or 3 tbsp of reserved water into pesto.
Add pasta and toss, adding more cooking water if necessary for consistency.
Divide pasta evenly among 4 plates and sprinkle each serving with tomato and cheese.
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