Pasta Salad With Pesto Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

3/4 cup pine nuts
2 medium cloves garlic , unpeeled
table salt
1 lb farfalle ( bow ties) pasta
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil plus 1 additional tbsp
3 cups packed fresh basil leaves (about 4 oz)
1 cup baby spinach (packed), about 1 oz
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice from 1 lemon
1 1/2 oz finely grated parmesan cheese (about 3/4 cup), plus extra for serving
6 tbsp mayonnaise
1 pint cherry tomatoes , quartered

Directions:

Bring 4 quarts water to rolling boil in large pot.
Toast pine nuts in small dry skillet over medium heat, shaking pan occasionally, until just golden and fragrant, 4 to 5 minutes.
When water is boiling, add garlic and let cook 1 minute. Remove garlic with slotted spoon and rinse under cold water to stop cooking; set aside to cool. Add 1 tablespoon salt and pasta to water, stir to separate, and cook until tender (just past al dente).
Reserving 1/4 cup cooking water, drain pasta, toss with 1 tablespoon oil, spread in single layer on rimmed baking sheet, and cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes.
When garlic is cool, peel and mince or press through garlic press.
Place 1/4 cup nuts, garlic, basil, spinach, pepper, lemon juice, remaining 1/4 cup oil, and 1 teaspoon salt in bowl of food processor and process until smooth, scraping sides of bowl as necessary. Add cheese and mayonnaise and process until thoroughly combined.
Transfer mixture to large serving bowl. Cover and refrigerate until ready to assemble salad.
When pasta is cool, toss with pesto, adding reserved pasta water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until pesto evenly coats pasta. Fold in remaining 1/2 cup nuts and tomatoes (if using); serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	302.52 Kcal (1267 kJ)
Calories from fat	227.68 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	25.3g	39%
Cholesterol	7.96mg	3%
Sodium	156.87mg	7%
Potassium	242.46mg	5%
Total Carbs	14.78g	5%
Sugars	2.01g	8%
Dietary Fiber	1.29g	5%
Protein	6.46g	13%
Vitamin C	10.7mg	18%
Iron	49mg	272%
Calcium	100.5mg	10%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	198.65 Kcal (832 kJ)
Calories from fat	149.51 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	16.61g	39%
Cholesterol	5.23mg	3%
Sodium	103.01mg	7%
Potassium	159.21mg	5%
Total Carbs	9.71g	5%
Sugars	1.32g	8%
Dietary Fiber	0.85g	5%
Protein	4.24g	13%
Vitamin C	7mg	18%
Iron	32.2mg	272%
Calcium	66mg	10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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