Just in time for summer cherry tomatoes! Combine this creamy pesto-parmesan dressing with your favorite pasta shape for a satisfying summer side. Or make it a main course by adding seared salmon or shrimp. I recommend using a pasta shape that will capture and hold the dressing such as this bow tie pasta, or even a twisted pasta like gemelli. Make the basil pesto with this recipe from a previous post or even use a good quality store bought.
Pasta with Creamy Pesto-Parmesan Dressing & Cherry Tomatoes
6 cups cooked farfalle pasta
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons each chopped basil and chopped parsley
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 cup basil pesto
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup fresh grated Parmesan
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons each chopped basil and chopped parsley
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 cup basil pesto
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup fresh grated Parmesan
Place the cooked pasta into a large bowl. Toss with the olive oil, salt, pepper and chopped herbs. Stir in the basil pesto, mayonnaise, and Parmesan. Taste for seasoning adding more Parmesan if desired.
