#pesto pasta salad

[vegan-nom-noms]

Vegan Chick’n Pesto Pasta Salad

[comida-bebida]

1 lb. short pasta, such as fusilli or penne

1/4 c. pine nuts

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 c. basil leaves

1/4 c. finely grated Parmesan, plus more for serving

1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil

2 tsp. lemon juice

1 tsp. kosher salt

1 pt. grape or cherry tomatoes, halved lengthwise

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta until al dente. Reserve ¼ cup pasta water, then drain pasta in a colander. Rinse and transfer pasta to a large bowl to cool.

Step 2

Meanwhile, in a small skillet over medium-low heat, cook pine nuts until just beginning to brown, 6 to 8 minutes. Add garlic and cook until softened and fragrant, about 1 minute. Let cool.

Step 3

In the bowl of a food processor, combine pine nut-garlic mixture, basil, Parmesan, oil, lemon juice, and salt. Pulse five or six times until mostly smooth. Add reserved pasta water, 1 tablespoon at a time, and pulse to reach desired texture.

Step 4

Add pesto and cherry tomatoes to the pasta and toss to combine. Serve topped with additional Parmesan.

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