Creamy Pesto Pasta Salad
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Ingredients
- 16 oz. medium-sized macaroni, any kind
- 2 cups basil leaves
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup Hood® Sour Cream
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
- 1/4 cup pine nuts, optional
- 4 small tomatoes, diced
- Salt and pepper to taste (optional)
Directions
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STEP 1
Prepare the pasta according to the package directions. While the pasta is cooking, prepare the creamy pesto.
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STEP 2
Add the basil to a small food processor and pulse 10 times. Add olive oil, sour cream, and pine nuts, salt, and pepper, if using, and blend until smooth, about 45 seconds. Add all but 1 tablespoon of the cheese and blend for 30 seconds.
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STEP 3
Drain the cooked pasta and rinse with cold water or chill in the refrigerator.
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STEP 4
To serve, combine the creamy pesto with cold pasta and toss in the diced tomatoes. Sprinkle the remaining 1 tablespoon of cheese on top.
Per serving (without pine nuts and salt): Calories: 436, Carbohydrate: 61 grams, Fat: 15 grams, Saturated fat: 5 grams, Protein: 13 grams, Cholesterol: 18 milligrams, Sodium: 118 milligrams, Calcium: 96 milligrams.
