Name: Pesto Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 lb. short pasta, such as fusilli or penne -; 1/4 c. pine nuts -; 3 cloves garlic, minced -; 1 c. basil leaves -; 1/4 c. finely grated Parmesan, plus more for serving -; 1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil -; 2 tsp. lemon juice -; 1 tsp. kosher salt -; 1 pt. grape or cherry tomatoes, halved lengthwise -

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15 min.

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Ingredients for - Pesto Pasta Salad

1. 1 lb. short pasta, such as fusilli or penne -

2. 1/4 c. pine nuts -

3. 3 cloves garlic, minced -

4. 1 c. basil leaves -

5. 1/4 c. finely grated Parmesan, plus more for serving -

6. 1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil -

7. 2 tsp. lemon juice -

8. 1 tsp. kosher salt -

9. 1 pt. grape or cherry tomatoes, halved lengthwise -

How to cook deliciously - Pesto Pasta Salad

1. Stage

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta until al dente. Reserve ¼ cup pasta water, then drain pasta in a colander. Rinse and transfer pasta to a large bowl to cool.

2. Stage

Meanwhile, in a small skillet over medium-low heat, cook pine nuts until just beginning to brown, 6 to 8 minutes. Add garlic and cook until softened and fragrant, about 1 minute. Let cool.

3. Stage

In the bowl of a food processor, combine pine nut-garlic mixture, basil, Parmesan, oil, lemon juice, and salt. Pulse five or six times until mostly smooth. Add reserved pasta water, 1 tablespoon at a time, and pulse to reach desired texture.

4. Stage

Add pesto and cherry tomatoes to the pasta and toss to combine. Serve topped with additional Parmesan.