Basil Mint Pesto Pasta with Tomatoes & Strawberries

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Basil Mint Pesto Pasta with Tomatoes & Strawberries

Basil Mint Pesto Pasta Salad breaks the mold a bit. Not only is it pesto-based with basil and mint, but also an interesting key ingredient –– strawberries

Prep Time20

Cook Time15

Total Time35

Course: Noodles and Pasta

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Calories: 599kcal

Author: Sarah

Ingredients

1/3 cup walnuts (or pine nuts, almonds, or hazelnuts)
1 cup basil leaves
1 cup mint leaves
⅓ cup parmesan cheese
3 cloves garlic
Salt and pepper
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
8 oz. mezzi rigatoni (or other short-cut pasta)
8 sun-dried tomatoes (thinly sliced)
1 pint grape tomatoes (halved lengthwise)
Strawberries (quartered)

Instructions

Toast the walnuts in a dry pan over medium heat until fragrant. Allow to cool completely, and add to the bowl of a food processor, along with the basil, mint, parmesan, garlic, and salt and pepper to taste. Turn on the food processor, and slowly stream in the olive oil until smooth.
Boil the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and transfer to a large bowl. Toss with the pesto, sun-dried tomatoes, and grape tomatoes. Pour into a serving bowl, and top with the strawberries. Serve!

Nutrition

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