Angel Hair Pasta With Pesto And Tomatoes Recipes

ANGEL HAIR PASTA WITH PESTO

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Combine the basil, pine nuts, garlic, and olive oil in a blender and blend to a puree. Add the cheese, salt and pepper, and blend again.
• Cook the pasta in the boiling, salted water until al dente, about 3 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large bowl. Add the pesto and toss. Taste for salt and pepper, and add a drizzle of oil, if you like.

ANGEL HAIR PASTA WITH PESTO AND TOMATOES

Steps:

• Prepare Angel Hair Pasta to pkg. directions and drain.
• In a large skillet heat olive oil.
• Saute onion and garlic. About 2 minutes.
• Add tomatoes and pesto. Add salt and pepper, continue to cook until hot.
• Add cooked pasta, Parmesean cheese, garlic salt and lemon pepper.
• Toss and Serve.

PESTO AND TOMATO ANGEL HAIR PASTA

Steps:

• Cook angel hair pasta according to package directions.
• Turn on food processor and drop garlic down feed tube.
• Stop the processor and add basil, nuts, cheese and salt and pepper.
• Pulse until finely chopped, then with motor running, add oil gradually through tube until blended.
• Drain pasta and reserve some of cooking water.
• Toss pasta with the pesto, then add tomatoes.
• If mixture is too thick, add a little cooking water.
• Can be served hot or cold.

ANGEL HAIR PASTA WITH TRAPANI-STYLE PESTO

Steps:

• 1. Set a pot of water for the pasta on high heat and bring to a boil. In a large mixing bowl, grate the tomatoes on a large box grater, leaving behind the skins. Toss the tomatoes together with the ground almonds, basil, parsley, and garlic. Stir in the Parmesan, olive oil, and lemon zest. Season with 1 teaspoon salt and pepper. Set aside 1 cup sauce.
• 2. When the water is boiling, cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain the pasta, reserving one-third cup pasta water, and toss with the remaining sauce. Add the pasta water.
• 3. Divide the pasta among 4 bowls, top with the reserved sauce, and garnish with additional freshly grated Parmesan. Serve with crusty bread.