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white bean & pesto salad

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
Catherine Cappiello Pappas
@LadyGourmet
Amityville, NY

The basil is growing beautifully in the garden this year. I wonder if all the salt water from Sandy had something to do with it!? Well, this is a pleasant treat and finding ways to use it is not a chore but rather fun and delicious.

(1 rating)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 5 Min
cook time 10 Min

Ingredients For white bean & pesto salad

  • 1 cup fresh basil
  • 1 vine ripe tomato
  • 1 large clove garlic
  • ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon sugar
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup white beans (cannellini), drained and rinsed
  • 1 lb. of your favorite macaroni

How To Make white bean & pesto salad

  • 1
    In a blender, pulse basil, garlic, tomato, cheese, salt, red pepper, vinegar, sugar, and olive oil until smooth and creamy. Prepare macaroni as directed. Place macaroni in a serving bowl. Add pesto and beans to the macaroni and toss. Take a little extra fresh basil, give it a fine chop and toss it in with the macaroni.
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