White Bean & Pesto Macaroni Salad
Ingredients
1 cup fresh basil
1 vine ripe tomato
1 large clove garlic
½ cup grated parmesan cheese
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon vinegar
½ teaspoon sugar
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup white beans (cannellini), drained and rinsed
1 lb. of your favorite macaroni
Preparation
1
In a blender, pulse basil, garlic, tomato, cheese, salt, red pepper, vinegar, sugar, and olive oil until smooth and creamy.
2
Prepare macaroni as directed. Place macaroni in a serving bowl.
3
Add pesto and beans to the macaroni and toss. Take a little extra fresh basil, give it a fine chop and toss it in with the macaroni.
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Yield:
4
Added:
Wednesday, July 17, 2013 - 1:03pm
