It’s time for meatless Monday! I’m not sure if this is already a recipe, but I kind of conjured this up using my regular pesto recipe with a recipe I found on TikTok. I gave it a whirl, and it came out absolutely delicious! I now make it regularly whenever I don’t feel like eating meat, but you can easily add grilled chicken (or whatever protein rocks your world), and you will absolutely love it. It’s simple and delicious, a great addition to your dinner lineup!
What you’ll need:
- 1 package of pasta of your choice, cooked
- 1/2 cup Bowl & Basket pine nuts
- 3/4 cup good olive oil
- 2 tbsp crushed garlic
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1 cup Bel Gioso Grated Parmesan
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 8 oz Mezetta Roasted Red Bell Peppers
- 2 oz Bella Sun Luci Sun Dried Tomatoes
Combine all ingredients, except the pasta, in a blender or food processor. Puree well until well it’s a paste. Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a skillet, and add the paste to it.
In order to turn it into a sauce, you may have to add water to it (or heavy cream, if you like it a little creamier). Sautee the the paste into a thick sauce.
Taste the sauce and add salt if needed. Add the cooked pasta and combine well. Serve with basil leaves in a large bowl.
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