Whole Wheat Pasta With Walnut Pesto

Ingredients list for Whole Wheat Pasta With Walnut Pesto

• 200 grams Wholewheat penne pasta
• 2 tablespoons Walnut kernels
• 12-14 Baby tomatoes halved
• to taste Salt
• 1 teaspoon Crushed red chillies
• Walnut pesto
• 8-10 Walnut kernels crushed
• 3/4 cup Basil leaves
• 3-4 cloves Garlic
• to taste Salt
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 4 tablespoons Parmesan cheese grated

Method

1. Heat oil in a pan, add the baby tomatoes and salt.
2. Cover and cook.
3. Grind together basil leaves, walnuts, garlic, salt and two tablespoons olive oil till smooth.
4. Add two tablespoons parmesan cheese and grind.
5. Meanwhile boil water in a deep pan.
6. Put the penne in a colander, sprinkle salt and place it in the boiling water.
7. Cover and cook till just done.
8. When the tomatoes soften, crush them with the back of the ladle.
9. Add the walnut pesto, crushed red chillies and mix well.
10. Drain the pasta and add to the pesto sauce and mix well.
11. Sprinkle the remaining parmesan cheese and serve hot immediately.