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Pasta salad with pesto

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Ingredients for 2 servings:

  • 250 g pasta, small (e.g. spirelli)
  • ½ jar pesto (e.g. basil, wild garlic or red)
  • 10 basil leaves
  • 50 g Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar

Instructions

Working time approx. 20 minutes; Total time approx. 20 minutes

ideal when you want something quick but still special!

Cook the pasta until almost tender, then drain and rinse. While still lukewarm, toss with the pesto and balsamic vinegar. Let it sit for a while (a few hours are even better if you have enough time). Slice the basil leaves and mix in. Using a vegetable peeler, shave Parmesan cheese into shavings as needed and scatter them over the top. Tip: If you like, you can also add a few cherry tomatoes.

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Written by John Myers

Professional Chef with 29 years of industry experience at the highest levels. Restaurant owner. Beverage Director with experience creating world-class nationally recognized cocktail programs. Food writer with a distinctive Chef-driven voice and point of view.

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