
CREAMY PESTO PENNE



INGREDIENTS
- 1 12 ounce package organic penne pasta
- 1 cup firmly packed organic fresh basil leaves
- 1/2 cup fancy shredded Italian style Parmesan cheese divided
- 1/3 cup pine nuts toasted, divided
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/8 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 cup organic extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup organic half & half
- 1 medium tomato seeded and diced
DIRECTIONS
Prepare pasta according to package directions; drain.
Meanwhile, in food processor or blender, combine basil, ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, 3 tablespoons pine nuts, garlic and salt. Blend until it forms a paste. With machine running, slowly add olive oil. Continue blending until well combined.
Toss pasta with ½ cup pesto, half and half and tomato. Add additional pesto, if desired. Salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with remaining Parmesan cheese and pine nuts.