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Pecan Pesto Penne

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Ingredients

  • 200 grams Whole Wheat Penne Pasta, Boiled
  • 3 tbsps Olive Oil
  • 12-14 Cherry Tomatoes, Halved
  • Salt to taste
  • ¼ cup Milk
  • ½ tsp Red Chilli Flakes

Pecan Pesto

  • 6-8 American Pecans
  • ¾ cup Basil Leaves
  • 3-4 Garlic Cloves
  • Salt to taste
  • 4 tbsps Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • 3-4 tbsps Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Garnish

  • Fresh Basil Sprig 
  • Parmesan shavings
  • Toasted and halved American Pecans

Process

  1. Heat olive oil in a non-stick pan, add halved cherry tomatoes and salt and sauté on low heat till they soften. Transfer in a bowl and set aside.
  2. To make Pecans Pesto, grind together American Pecans, basil leaves, garlic, salt, parmesan cheese and olive oil to a coarse paste.
  3. Add boiled penne and ground paste to a non-stick pan and mix well.  Add cherry tomatoes, milk and mix well.
  4. Sprinkle red chilli flakes and mix.
  5. Transfer into a serving plate, garnish with basil sprig, parmesan shavings and American Pecans and serve hot.

Preparation Time: 15-20 minutes | Cooking Time: 10-15 minutes | Cuisine: Italian