Pasta And Red Bean Salad With Pesto (Cashews)


Course : Italian
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Serves: 4
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Ingredients:


4 cloves garlic -- coarsely chopped

1/4 cup cashews or pine nuts

1 1/2 cups fresh basil leaves -- packed

1/2 cup olive oil

1 teaspoon ground black pepper

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese or romano cheese

--for the salad

1/2 pound uncooked pasta shells or spirals

10 medium cherry tomatoes -- halved red or yellow

4 pieces scallions -- chopped

1/2 cup shredded carrots

2 cups cooked red kidney beans or chick peas -- drained
 

Preparation / Directions:


To make the pesto, add the garlic and nuts to a food processor fitted with a steel blade. Process for 15 seconds. Add the basil, oil, and seasonings and process for 15 seconds more, until smooth. Transfer to a bowl and blend in the Place the pasta in boiling water to cover, and cook for 10 to 12 minutes, until al dente. Drain in a colander and cool under cold running water. In a large mixing bowl, combine the pesto with the pasta, vegetables, and beans and blend well. Chill for 1 hour. Jay Solomon / Lean Bean Cuisine (c) 1995


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