In the mood for something light, but filling? A summery pasta with pesto always does the trick! Why not try this simple pasta recipe courtesy of Mo Bistro? Recipe serves 4-6 persons.
Ingredients:
1 pack farfalle pasta (or pasta of your choice)
1 tub of cherry tomatoes, (halved)
1 small jar of ready-made basil pesto
1 tablespoon fresh basil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
250 g mozzarella cheese, (grated)
1/4 cup virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Preparation:
Cook the pasta in lightly salted boiling water until al dente. While waiting for the pasta to cook, lightly combine the mozzarella, balsamic vinegar and pesto with the olive oil and garlic powder. Drain the pasta and add to the pesto and mozzarella, gently toss in the halved cherry tomatoes and fresh basil. Season to taste, serve and enjoy!
