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Habanero Pesto Pasta Salad Recipe
by Global Cookbook

Habanero Pesto Pasta Salad
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  Servings: 1

Ingredients

  • 2 x Tightly packed c. fresh basil leaves
  • 5 x Cloves garlic, chopped
  • 2 x Habanero chiles, seeded, chopped
  • 1/3 c. Pine nuts
  • 3/4 c. Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/3 c. Extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 pkt (16-ounce) tri-color rotini (or possibly your favorite pasta)
  • 8 ounce Cherry or possibly pear tomatoes, halved
  • 1 med Red onion, diced
  • 1 x Red bell pepper, seeded & diced
  • 1 x Green bell pepper, seeded & diced
  • 1 head broccoli, stemmed, cut into small florets

Directions

  1. To make the pesto:Combine the garlic, chiles and pine nuts in the bowl of a food processor and blend into a paste. Add in and blend in basil leaves in small batches.
  2. When all basil has been added, repeat with cheese. As mix becomes very thick, add in extra virgin olive oil till desired consistency is reached. Set aside.
  3. To make the pasta salad:Boil rotini till al dente. Drain and place in large mixing/serving bowl.
  4. Add in pesto and mix well; add in vegetables and toss till well distributed.
  5. Serve immediately if wanted hot, or possibly can be chilled and served cool.