Tomato Pesto Pasta...

This is a quick and easy side for Grilled or Baked Chicken or Seafood.

 Ingredients:
  • 1 lb.  Pasta
  • 2/3 c.  pinenuts or blanched almonds
  • 2 1/2 c.  cherry tomatoes
  • 1/2 c.  basil
  • 1 clove  garlic
  • 1 tsp.  salt
  • 1 tsp.  red pepper flakes (may adjust to taste)
  • 1/3 c.  olive oil
  • 2/3 cup grated parmesan

 
Toast nuts in dry sautee pan until golden. Prepare Pasta.
Combine tomaotes, nuts, basil, garlic, salt and pepper flakes and process, add oil and blend together.
Drain pasta and return to pot. Pour Pesto Mixture over and toss. Add Parm and toss. Transfer onto serving plate.