Cherry tomatoes and basil are a delicious duo in this classic pasta salad recipe.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves
- 3 cloves garlic
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese (plus extra for garnish)
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon
- ¼ cup pine nuts
- ½ tsp salt
- Pepper, to taste
- ¼ to ½ cup olive oil
- Cooked pasta (enough for desired serving size)
- 2-3 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- Extra basil leaves (for garnish)
Recipe Steps:
- In a food processor, combine basil leaves, garlic cloves, parmesan cheese, juice and zest of 1 lemon, pine nuts, salt and pepper. Pulse until finely chopped.
- With the machine running, slowly add olive oil until desired consistency is reached.
- Toss with cooked pasta and add a few cups of halved cherry tomatoes. Garnish with extra cheese and basil.