Fresh Pesto Pasta Salad and TASTEFUL TUESDAY

 
Yes, you read correctly..... I'm opening up the party to everyone!!! I will still share a recipe each week (because this is a good time for me) but there will be two parties below. The first will be for food like always, and the second for crafts, DIY and home decor... link away!

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Today I am sharing my final food creation in the US... my mom had a HUGE basil plant that was blooming prolifically so we made pesto... then turned the pesto into more pasta salad.

 

You will need:

• 2 cups fresh basil leaves, packed
• 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan-Reggiano or Romano cheese
• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1/3 cup pine nuts or walnuts
• 3 medium sized garlic cloves, minced
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1 box pasta
• Garden tomatoes (3)
• 1 med. zucchini

 Follow simply recipes instructions for the pesto... Then cook the pasta according to the package. Sautee the Zucchini in a bit of Olive Oil until slightly browned. Chop the tomatoes and toss with pasta. Add zucchini and pesto to taste. Can be served warm or cold...

Now, for the features! Next week I will have two sets of features...All today features were pinned to my Tasty Tuesday Food Board and posted to my facebook page. I'm back from my parents computer so my pinning to facebook is working again.
1.DIY personalized Face Plate-Inspired by Family Mag
2. Four Bean Salad-Vegetarian Casserole Queen
3. Pesto Cauliflower Nuggets-Gluten Free Happy Tummy
4. Blueberry Pie Bars-Life's Simple Measures
5.Cherry Limeade-the Seven Year Cottage

 

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