Piquant Basil Pesto Farfalle Salad:

Recipe ID: EGR5.4

Measure: 1X

Active Cook Time: 30 min(s) or less [excluding prep and oven time]

Yield: 6 moderate serving(s)

Dish Type: Soups & Salads

Method: Cooktop

 Ingredients:

• Roast Garlic and Nuts:
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 4 garlic cloves (chopped)
• 3 tbsp pine nuts
• 1/4 tsp dried oregano (optional)
• 1 - 11/2 tbsp Pear Foods Piquant Peppercorn Blend
• Make Piquant Basil Pesto:
• 2/3 c olive oil
• 3 oz fresh basil leaves
• Roasted garlic and nuts mixture
• 1/4 + 1/16 tsp salt (add to taste)
• Make Piquant Basil Pesto Farfalle Salad:
• 1 lb farfalle pasta (cooked to package instructions)
• 2 c cherry tomatoes (halved)
• 2 - 3 oz baby spinach leaves
• 8 oz mini mozzarella balls (cut to bite sized pieces)
• Piquant Basil Pesto
• Parmesan (optional | grated cheese | add to taste)
• 1/4 + 1/8 tsp salt (add to taste)
• 1/8 tsp red chili flakes (optional | add to taste)

Directions:

1. Roast Garlic and Nuts: In a small pan at medium cooktop heat, add olive oil. When the oil shimmers, add garlic cloves and sauté for 45 - 60 seconds. Then add the pine nuts and toast them for about a minute without browning the garlic and pine nuts. Reduce heat to low and add oregano and Pear Foods Piquant Peppercorn Blend (add 1 tbsp for light peppery taste and 11/2 tbsp for pronounced peppery taste). Toast the spices and herb for 30 - 45 seconds until a wonderful aroma emanates from the pan. Transfer to a another bowl to prevent scorching from residual heat in the pan.
2. Make Piquant Basil Pesto: Add the fresh basil leaves, olive oil, salt and roasted garlic and nuts mixtures to a food processer or mixer jar. Blend to a smooth paste.
3. Make Piquant Basil Pesto Farfalle Salad: Make the farfalle pasta as per the package instructions. Add the cherry tomatoes, baby spinach leaves, mozzarella balls, Piquant Basil Pesto, salt, red chili flakes and parmesan. Mix well and serve garnished with basil leaves. Enjoy!

Notes:

If the combination of basil, mozzarella and tomatoes entices you, this easy recipe with a notch up Piquant Basil Pesto Farfalle Salad is a treat! Easy and fast to make any time of the day, this recipe is a summer time favorite (though we make it all around the year - for picnics and trips, it is a perfect keeper).

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