Pesto and Tomato Angel Hair Pasta

Chopped tomatoes add a new dimension of flavor to this pesto pasta dish.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  lb angel hair pasta
• 3  cloves garlic
• 3  cups fresh basil leaves
• 1⁄2 cup pine nuts
• 2  ounces parmesan cheese
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
•  black pepper
• 2⁄3 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1  cup diced tomato

Directions

1. Cook angel hair pasta according to package directions.
2. Turn on food processor and drop garlic down feed tube.
3. Stop the processor and add basil, nuts, cheese and salt and pepper.
4. Pulse until finely chopped, then with motor running, add oil gradually through tube until blended.
5. Drain pasta and reserve some of cooking water.
6. Toss pasta with the pesto, then add tomatoes.
7. If mixture is too thick, add a little cooking water.
8. Can be served hot or cold.