Name: WALNUT PESTO PASTA recipe by Shobha Keshwani at BetterButter
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: Penne Pasta ... 1 cup; Basil leaves .... 1 cup; Garlic .......... 2-3 cloves (optional ); Vinegar ...... 1 tbsp (optional); Walnuts ......... 4; Cheese ......... 1 tbsp (grated); Cream ........ 1 tbsp; Olive oil .....5-6 tbsps; White / black pepper ... to taste; Salt ......... to taste

ABOUT WALNUT PESTO PASTA RECIPE

Try out the delicious and healthy walnut pesto pasta. Pesto sauce is made with basil leaves and walnuts or pine nuts, either one can be used.

Ingredients Serving: 2

Penne Pasta ... 1 cup
Basil leaves .... 1 cup
Garlic .......... 2-3 cloves (optional )
Vinegar ...... 1 tbsp (optional)
Walnuts ......... 4
Cheese ......... 1 tbsp (grated)
Cream ........ 1 tbsp
Olive oil .....5-6 tbsps
White / black pepper ... to taste
Salt ......... to taste

Instructions

In a pan pour 5-6 cups of water. Add salt and a tbsp of oil. Boil the pasta until almost done but not mushy. Drain and run under cold water. Pour a little oil to keep them seperate.
Grind the basil adding walnuts, vinegar, garlic, cheese and add the oil little by little while grinding.
In a pan add a little oil and pour the pesto sauce. Stir it for half a minute.
Tip in the boiled pasta. Mix a spoon of cream and temper with salt and black pepper. If you want a thinner consistency you can add a little milk.. Serve immediately.

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