Pesto Pasta :

Serves – 4
Prep Time – 5 mins
Cooking time – 25 mins
Approx cost - £5.50

Ingredients

1 small handful fresh basil
1 tbsp sesame seed
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1-2 tbsp olive oil
140g fresh pasta/ can use packet
85g cherry tomatoes, halved
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
Fresh chives, chopped, to garnish

Method

• Cook the pasta according to the packet instructions.
• Meanwhile make the pesto.  Place the basil, sesame seeds, garlic and olive oil into a mini blender and blend until smooth.
• Drain the pasta and return to the saucepan.  Toss the pesto with the hot, cooked pasta.
• Heat a pan and pan fry the cherry tomatoes with the balsamic vinegar on a high heat for 1-2 minutes.
• Serve tomatoes on top of the pesto pasta, and garnish with chives to serve.

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