Pesto Linguine with Cherry Tomatoes
Nutritional Info |
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|---|---|
| Per serving: about | - |
| cal | 753 |
| pro | 23 g |
| total fat | 33 g |
| sat. fat | 6 g |
| carb | 93 g |
| fibre | 8 g |
| chol | 10 mg |
| sodium | 968 mg |
| % RDI: | - |
| calcium | 22 |
| iron | 34 |
| vit A | 14 |
| vit C | 27 |
| folate | 84 |
Take the opportunity that August brings by enjoying foods fresh from the garden. Quickly broiling or roasting tomatoes in a toaster oven heightens their juicy richness without heating up the kitchen. Serve with steamed broccoli.
Ingredients
- 2 cups grape tomatoes or cherry tomatoes
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1 lb linguine
- Pesto:
- 2 cups packed fresh basil leaves
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup pine nuts or walnuts
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
Preparation
Pesto: In food processor, finely chop together basil, Parmesan cheese, pine nuts, salt and pepper. With motor running, add oil in thin steady stream. Stir in garlic. (Make-ahead: Refrigerate in airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 6 months.)
Thread tomatoes onto skewers. In small bowl, whisk together vinegar, oil, salt and pepper; brush over tomatoes. Place on foil-lined pan; broil, turning once, until softened, split and slightly browned, about 4 minutes.
Meanwhile, in large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta until tender but firm, 8 to 10 minutes; drain well and return to pot. Add pesto and tomatoes; toss to coat.
Additional information :
Shortcuts: Use 3/4 cup (175 mL) purchased pesto instead of making your own. Start boiling the pasta water before you prepare ingredients.
Source : Canadian Living Magazine: August 2004
- Keywords : Main Course; Vegetarian; Italian; Boil; Pasta; Tomatoes; Basil; Pine Nuts; Parmesan;
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