Lentil And Basil Pesto Pasta Recipe 445

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LENTIL AND BASIL PESTO PASTA RECIPE - (4.4/5)

Provided by mirelsonp

Number Of Ingredients 17



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Steps:

  • 1. In the bowl of food processor, add basil, garlic, pine nuts lentils, and lemon juice. Pulse, then add oil and puree. Add Parmesan cheese and process once more. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside. 2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until "al dente." Drain and toss with one tablespoon of oil. 3. Heat remaining tablespoon of oil in saute pan while pasta is cooking. Add cherry tomatoes and cook just until heated through. Add lentils and season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat and reserve. 4. Toss pasta, sautéed tomato mixture, and pesto in a large bowl. 5. Garnish with Parmesan cheese, basil, and a drizzle of olive oil. Serve immediately.

For the Pesto:
1 cup packed fresh basil leaves (reserve a few leaves for garnish)
1 garlic clove
1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
1/2 cup cooked or canned green lentils, drained and rinsed
3 Tbsp. lemon juice
1/3 cup canola oil
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and ground black pepper, to taste
For the Pasta:
3 1/2 cups dry farfalle (bowtie) or other pasta
2 Tbsp canola oil
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup cooked or canned green lentils, rinsed and drained
Salt and ground black pepper, to taste
Extra Virgin Olive oil, for garnish
Parmesan cheese, for garnish

LIGHTER BASIL PESTO

Basil pesto is one of my favorite foods, especially in the summer. Unfortunately pesto is very high in fat and calories, so I have been working to create a lower fat and calorie version. This pesto is creamy and delicious without the guilt! This recipe is also great with any type of stock or nuts that you have at home.

Provided by Jtallent

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Pasta Sauce Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8



Lighter Basil Pesto image

Steps:

  • Chop basil, garlic, and pine nuts in a food processor. Add ricotta cheese to the basil mixture and process. Repeat with Parmesan cheese, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Add vegetable broth and process until sauce is smooth. Add more broth if pesto is too thick.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 42 calories, Carbohydrate 1.3 g, Cholesterol 4.6 mg, Fat 3.1 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 55.6 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

2 cups fresh basil
2 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon pine nuts
¼ cup part-skim ricotta cheese
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons olive oil
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons vegetable broth, or as needed

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