Basil and rosa tomato pasta

Name: Basil and rosa tomato pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Ingredients
Ingredients: 3 garlic cloves; 50 g almonds slivered; 30 g fresh basil; 125 ml parmesan cheese grated; 125 ml olive oil extra virgin; salt and freshly ground black pepper; 500 g pasta cooked; 250 g rosa tomatoes sliced lengthways

4 servings Prep: 15 mins, Cooking: 15 mins

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By Food24 May 16 2014

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Ingredients (8)

3	garlic — cloves
50 g	almonds — slivered
30 g	fresh basil
125 ml	parmesan cheese — grated
125 ml	olive oil — extra virgin
	salt and freshly ground black pepper
500 g	pasta — cooked
250 g	rosa tomatoes — sliced lengthways

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Method:

Pesto:
Place the garlic and nuts into the blender and pulse until fine.
Add the basil and cheese and pulse a few times.
Slowly add the olive oil while blending until you have reached the consistency that you desire.
Season well with salt and pepper.

To serve:
Combine with 500 g freshly boiled and drained wholewheat penne and +- 250 g ripe baby tomatoes(cut in half).
Season with more pepper and salt.

Reprinted with permission of Bits of Carey.