Penne With Garlic Pesto
Penne With Garlic Pesto might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe covers 17% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One portion of this dish contains approximately 16g of protein, 7g of fat, and A mixture of basil leaves, pine nuts, penne pasta, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful. To use up the pine nuts you could follow this main course with the Pear Cake with Pine Nuts as a dessert.
Instructions
In a small saucepan, combine stock and garlic cloves. Simmer for about 5 minutes, or until garlic is soft. Alternatively, microwave on High for 5 minutes in a microwave safe bowl.
Add basil to the bowl of a food processor; chop fine. Blend in stock mixture.
Add Parmesan cheese and pine nuts; chop fine. Pesto can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 24 hours.
Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling, salted water until al dente.
Drain well, and return to pot. Stir in pesto to coat pasta. Toss with tomatoes.