Cherry tomatoes and basil are a delicious duo in this classic pasta salad recipe.

Recipe:

1. In a food processor, combine 2 cups basil leaves, 3 cloves garlic, ½ cup parmesan cheese, juice and zest of 1 lemon, ¼ cup pine nuts, ½ tsp salt and pepper and pulse until finely chopped.
2. With the machine running, slowly add ¼ to ½ cup olive oil until desired consistency is reached.
3. Toss with cooked pasta and add a few cups of halved cherry tomatoes. Garnish with extra cheese and basil.