penne with garlic pesto

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2/3 cup vegetable stock
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 cup packed fresh basil leaves
• 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons pine nuts
• 12 ounces penne pasta
• 2 large tomatoes, seeded and chopped

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• in a small saucepan, combine stock and garlic cloves. simmer for about 5 minutes, or until garlic is soft. alternatively, microwave on high for 5 minutes in a microwave safe bowl.
• add basil to the bowl of a food processor; chop fine. blend in stock mixture. add parmesan cheese and pine nuts; chop fine. pesto can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 24 hours.
• cook pasta in a large pot of boiling, salted water until al dente. drain well, and return to pot. stir in pesto to coat pasta. toss with tomatoes.