This Cold Pesto Salad is sure to please young and young at heart at all your summer gatherings!
Servings4-5
Ingredients
12ozpackage of Farfallebowtie pasta
1/2pintgrape or cherry tomatoeswashed and halved
1C.basil leaves
1tbs.minced garlic
1/3C.fresh parmesan grated + extra as garnish
1/3C.olive oil
Instructions
Cook the pasta according to package directions, about 10-12 minutes on a rolling boil, stirring occasionally.
While the pasta is cooking, place the fresh basil leaves, garlic, 1/3 cup of fresh Parmesan and olive oil in a food processor (or blender) and pulse until the pesto reaches your desired consistency.
Remove the pasta from heat and drain. Rinse the pasta under cold water and let it cool a few minutes.
Combine the cooked pasta, tomatoes and fresh pesto. Mix well.