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Gluten Free Penne with Pesto And Cherry Tomatoes

Name: Gluten Free Penne with Pesto And Cherry Tomatoes
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Cuisine: Italian,Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 package Penne; 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; 1 clove garlic; 4 tbsp pine nuts

2 people

40 min

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

Place the rinsed basil leaves, Brazil nuts, and half of the Parmesan cheese in a food processor. Pulse until finely chopped.
With the processor running, add the garlic and half of the olive oil. Continue blending until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Gradually add the remaining olive oil and Parmesan cheese, blending until fully incorporated. Season with salt to taste.
Cook the pasta according to the package directions until al dente, about 9–11 minutes. Drain and set aside.
Transfer the pesto to a large skillet and warm over low heat.
Add the cooked pasta and toss until evenly coated with the pesto sauce.
Garnish with halved cherry tomatoes and fresh basil leaves before serving.

Ingredients

package

Penne