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Gluten Free Penne with Pesto And Cherry Tomatoes
servings
2 people
time
40 min
The quickest and easiest gluten free pesto penne recipe!
The quickest and easiest gluten free pesto penne recipe!
Enjoy this delicious gluten free pesto recipe in just over 30 minutes! This super quick and easy pasta dish is perfect for spring and summer days. The fresh cherry tomatoes and basil leaves makes this incredibly tasty and refreshing. When made from scratch, pesto pasta is a super fresh alternative to other sauces, including lots of delicious flavours that are sure to take your tastebuds on a journey. Amazing, right? Don’t forget to add an extra piece of basil before serving for an extra especial touch.
Cook
Preparation
in 30 minutes
Cooking
in 10 minutes
- Whiz the rinsed basil leaves, Brazil nuts and half the cheese in the kitchen robot.
- Add the garlic and half the oil while continuing to blend the ingredients, until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
- Add the remaining oil and cheese in small doses. Salt to taste.
- Cook the pasta in boiling water for 9-11 minutes, then drain and set aside.
- Transfer the pesto from the robot to a frying pan and warm over low heat.
- Add the pasta and toss to cover it well with the sauce.
- Decorate with the cherry tomatoes cut in half and whole basil leaves.
Ingredients
1
package
12
cherry tomatoes
to taste
basil leaves
For the sauce:
6
cups
basil leaves
1/2
cup
extra virgin olive oil
1/2
cup
Parmesan cheese, grated
(na hora)
1
clove of garlic
4
tbsp
pine nuts