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MONIQUE’S PESTO PASTA
PAR MONIQUE BASSILA ZAAROUR
Serves 6 | Prep/Cooking 40 mins | Energy (cal)/ serving 500
INGREDIENTS |
- 1 bunch thyme leaves
- 1 bunch basil leaves
- 5 garlic cloves, peeled
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp. pine nuts, raw
- 4 tbsp. parmesan cheese, grated
- 4 tbsp. olive oil
- ½ cup water
Tomato sauce (optional)
- 400g tomatoes, canned, finely diced
- 400g tomato sauce
- 1 tsp salt
- ¼ tsp white pepper
500g your choice of pasta
PREPARATION |
- Put all pesto sauce ingredients together (except for oil and water) in a food processor. Blend well until smooth. Gradually add oil and water. Blend until combined. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, mix all tomato sauce ingredients. Bring to a boil.
- Cover the pot and simmer over low heat or until thick. Set aside.
- Cook pasta and drain. Add the pesto sauce and toss well. Put in a serving plate and cover with tomato sauce (optional).
- Divide into 6 equal-sized servings. Serve hot.
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