Pesto Tossed Penne

One of my favorite, authentic Italian dishes to make during the height of summer when the basil is ready to harvest.

Yields2 ServingsDifficultyBeginnerTotal Time15 mins
Ingredients
 Classic Basil Pesto - 1 cup prepared (see Related Recipes)
 Filtered Water - 6 cups
 Kosher Salt
 Millet Penne Pasta - 8.8 oz (see Notes)
 Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil
 Parmesan Cheese - freshly grated for garnish
 Freshly Cracked Black Pepper
Instructions
1

For the pesto sauce:
Have the prepared pesto sauce set aside and ready.

2

Prepare the pasta:
In a 4-quart saucepan, heat the water over high heat. When the water is boiling, add 2 good pinches of salt and the pasta. Stir to incorporate the pasta into the water. Boil for 6 to 7 minutes stirring occasionally. Drain.

3

Toss the pasta and serve:
In a large bowl, toss the pasta with the pesto and stir to incorporate. Divide the pasta among each plate. Drizzle each serving with olive oil and garnish with freshly grated parmesan cheese and a few grinds of freshly cracked pepper. Treasure each bite and enjoy!

Notes:  Millet makes for a great lectin free pasta but feel free to use your favorite.

Related Recipes:  Classic Basil Pesto

Ingredients

Ingredients
 Classic Basil Pesto - 1 cup prepared (see Related Recipes)
 Filtered Water - 6 cups
 Kosher Salt
 Millet Penne Pasta - 8.8 oz (see Notes)
 Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil
 Parmesan Cheese - freshly grated for garnish
 Freshly Cracked Black Pepper

Directions

Instructions
1

For the pesto sauce:
Have the prepared pesto sauce set aside and ready.

2

Prepare the pasta:
In a 4-quart saucepan, heat the water over high heat. When the water is boiling, add 2 good pinches of salt and the pasta. Stir to incorporate the pasta into the water. Boil for 6 to 7 minutes stirring occasionally. Drain.

3

Toss the pasta and serve:
In a large bowl, toss the pasta with the pesto and stir to incorporate. Divide the pasta among each plate. Drizzle each serving with olive oil and garnish with freshly grated parmesan cheese and a few grinds of freshly cracked pepper. Treasure each bite and enjoy!

Notes

Pesto Tossed Penne
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