Rotini With Spring Pesto
- Ready In:
- 30mins
- Ingredients:
- 8
- Serves:
-
6-8
ingredients
- 12 ounces rotini pasta (Heartland Organic)
- 3⁄4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 12 garlic cloves, peeled
- 1⁄3 cup fresh basil leaf, Packed
- 1⁄3 cup pine nuts, toasted
- 4 tablespoons parmesan cheese
- salt & fresh ground pepper, to taste
- 1⁄4 cup romano cheese, grated
directions
- Cook the Rotini according to package directions.
- Meanwhile, in a blender or food processor combine olive oil and garlic. Blend until the garlic is minced.
- Add the remaining ingredients with exception of the Romano cheese.
- Blend until the mixture forms a smooth sauce like paste.
- Heat a medium size skillet, add the pesto sauce and bring to a simmer.
- Add the Rotini to the sauce, stir to coat evenly.
- Heat thoroughly and top each portion with Romano cheese.
- Serve immediately.
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Denise in NH
Seacoast area, NH
I live in a small town in the Seacoast area of NH. I work as an Administrative Assistant for the Chief of Police. I enjoy trying out new recipes and have a cookbook collection. I also love to visit the Casino's in Connecticut whenever I get a chance.