Whole Wheat Pasta with Parmesan and Pine Nuts
Ingredients
- One box of whole wheat fusilli pasta
- 1/4 c pine nuts
- 1/4 c freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 1/4 c fresh basil, chopped
- 1/4-1/2 c extra virgin olive oil
- Red pepper flakes, to taste
- Sea salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes for garnish
- In a bowl mix together olive oil, pine nuts, parmesan, basil and red pepper flakes
- Cover bowl with saran wrap and let stand
- Cook pasta according to package instructions
- Toss cooked pasta in the bowl with the olive oil mixture
- Garnish with cherry tomatoes, use salt and pepper to taste
We don't make this recipe often, but when we do it's a special treat. I love adding extra tomatoes, or chicken for protein if we're in the mood for a bit of a heartier dinner. You could always add cooked shrimp too!
