Wednesday, November 3, 2010

{soups-salads-and-salad-dressings} SICILIAN PASTA PESTO SALAD 

 

SICILIAN PASTA PESTO SALAD 
 
2 lbs. ziti, penne, or other pasta, cooked
 
Pesto Sauce:
 
2 cups fresh basil leaves, chopped
1/2 cup walnut or pine nuts (optional)
4-6 large cloves garlic, minced or pressed
1 cup olive oil
1 1/4 cups grated Parmesan cheese
3-4 anchovies, blended (optional)
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
dash of black pepper
salt to taste
 
Place the olive oil into a small saucepan add the garlic, red pepper, grated imported Parmesan cheese and herbs and spices. Crush the anchovies into the
oil until blended. Bring to a simmer for 1 minute and immediately remove from heat.
 
Pour this mixture over cooked hot pasta, stir well, and serve with
bruschetta.
 
Can also be served at room temperature.
 
 

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