Pesto Pasta
This is how to make a JUCY pesto pasta without adding tons of extra oil!
Shrimp pesto pasta and Caesar salad
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Hello friends! This is one of my favourite meals. It's very easy to and quick to make. If you're a fan of garlic and lemon you will enjoy this food. The pesto recipe was given to me by my friend Ivan, so I call it Ivan's famous pesto. It's a little different than most pestos because it uses pistachios rather than pine nuts. I like to use this pesto on pasta, salmon, or meatballs. But you can use it on anything you like!
As for the Caesar salad I follow the bon Appétit recipe, but do make a few adjustments. When I'm making this for 2 people I only use 3 TBSP of EVOO (extra virgin olive oil) rather than the 4 it calls for. However if I'm making this salad for 4 people rather than 2 than I do use 4 TBSP to make more dressing but still only 1.5 heads of romaine lettuce. 1.5 heads of romaine makes two large salads or 4 small salads. I also don't add in the parmesan cheese into the dressing and mix it in like the recipes says, I like to add it as a topping at the very end when the salad is dressed and plated.
Ivan's Famous Pesto
Makes 4 servings
2 cups fresh basil, packed
1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
1/3 cup pistachios
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 medium garlic cloves
1 small lemon, juiced
1/8 tsp ground black pepper
1/4 tsp salt
Bon Appetit Caesar Salad
1.5 heads romaine lettuce, washed and cut into bit size pieces
1 large garlic clove, sliced
3/4 tsp coarse salt
3-4 anchovy fillets
1 large egg yolk
1 small lemon, juiced
3/4 tsp dijion mustard
3-4 TBSP extra virgin olive oil
2 TBSP shredded parmesan cheese
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Tasty Avocado Shrimp Salad Recipe + Simple Cilantro Lemon Dressing
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►1 lb medium or large (I used 31-40 Count), peeled and deveined
►1 tsp cajun spice
►2 cloves garlic, pressed or grated
►Pinch of salt
►2 Tbsp unsalted butter
Ingredients for Avocado Salad:
►1 medium romaine lettuce (5-6 cups chopped)
►1/2 lb (3 medium) Roma tomatoes, sliced
►1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced
►1/2 English cucumber (or 3 small), sliced
►2 avocados, peeled, pitted and sliced
►1 cup corn kernels (from 2 freshly cooked cobs)
Ingredients for Cilantro-Lemon Dressing:
►Juice of 1 large lemon (3 Tbsp)
►1/2 small bunch of cilantro (1/2 cup chopped)
►3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
►1 tsp sea salt or 3/4 tsp table salt
►1/8 tsp black pepper
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CREAMY
2000g/2qt water
45g or 2.5tbsp salt
225g or 1/2lb elbow macaroni
25g or 2tbsp white distilled vinegar
splash of olive oil
30g or 1/2c shallot finely minced and rinsed
60g or 1/2c celery, finely chopped
30g or 1/3c scallion, thinly sliced
100g or 3/4 cup frozen peas (thawed)
100g or 1/4lb bacon, crispy and chopped
5g or 1/2-3/4c fresh dill
black pepper & salt to taste
DRESSING FOR CREAMY
Add the following into a high sided container:
1 egg
50g or 1/4c sour cream
25g or 2tbsp dijon mustard
15g 1 1/4tbsp sugar
10g or 3/4tbsp lemon juice
5g or 1tsp Worcestershire
5g or 3/4-1tsp salt
1/2 clove garlic.
300g or 1 1/3c neutral oil (light colored olive oil, grapeseed, canola)
Blend with immersion blender and stream in oil.
Add water and salt to med-lrg saucepan and bring to boil. Add pasta and boil for about 11min or until tender. Drain, reserving a few scoops of pasta water. Add vinegar and a splash of olive oil to drained pasta and allow to cool to room temp. Once cooled, add shallot, celery, scallion, peas, bacon. Add a couple of dollops of creamy dressing and a bit of pasta water and gently stir until pasta is well coated, but not swimming in dressing. Add dill, salt and pepper to taste, & stir to combine.
PESTO PASTA SALAD
2000g/2qt water
45g or 2.5tbsp salt
225g or 1/2lb pasta (I use shells)
25g or 2tbsp white distilled vinegar
splash of olive oil
300g or 1 1/4c pesto (recipe below) + more for garnish
200g or 1c mozzarella pearls, halved
200g or 1c cherry tomatoes, halved (I recommend sungolds)
Strong pinch grated parm
Add water and salt to med-lrg saucepan and bring to boil. Add pasta and boil for about 12min or until tender. Drain. Add vinegar and olive oil to drained pasta, stir, and allow to cool to room temp. Add pesto and stir to combine. Add mozz, tomatoes, and strong pinch of parm. Fold to combine.
PESTO for SALAD
Add the following to food processor and spin on high for 20-30sec or until well broken down.
100g or 3/4c toasted pine nuts or walnuts
100g or 5ish c basil
20g 1ish c parsley
30g or 1/2c shallot (minsed and rinsed)
100g or 1+c grated parm
225g or 1 3/4c cold olive oil
5g or 3/4-1tsp salt
30g or 2tbsp lemon juice
CLASSIC MOM'S SYLE/DELI PASTA SALAD
2000g/2qt water
45g or 2.5tbsp salt
225g or 1/2lb pasta (I use rotini)
25g or 2 tbsp white distilled vinegar
splash of olive oil
150g or 1/2-3/4c b-man's Italian Dressing (recipe below)
65g or 1/4c fresh mozzarella, diced
100g or 1/2c black olives, halved
50g or 1/2c pepperoncini, sliced
100g or 1 3/4c oil-packed sun dried tomatoes, sliced
60g or 1/2 of a med red bell pepper, diced small
60g or 1/4lb Genoa salami, sliced
75g or 3/4c grated parmesan
Add water and salt to med-lrg saucepan and bring to boil. Add pasta and boil for about 11-12min or until tender. Drain. Add vinegar and olive oil to drained pasta, stir, and allow to cool to room temp. Add dressing, mozz, olives, pepperoncini, sun dried tomatoes, red bell pepper, salami, and grated parm. Stir to combine and add additional dressing, parm, and/or salt to taste, if needed.
BMAN'S ITALIAN DRESSING
Add the following into a high-sided container, blend with immersion blender and slowly stream in 200g or 1c neutral oil (light colored olive oil, canola, grapeseed, etc)
25g red wine vinegar
45g or or 2 tbsp white distilled vinegar
20g or 1/3c red onion, rinsed
1 garlic clove
15g or 1/8-1/4 of a red bell pepper
25g 1 1/2tbsp grainy mustard
15g or 1 1/4tbsp sugar
5g 3/4-1tsp salt
1/4 tsp each of: oregano, basil, black pepper, and chili flake
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Pesto Pasta Salad
Pesto pasta salad is a charming balance of textures and tastes. With fresh veggies and a delicious homemade pesto, prepare for the colorful palette of this salad to make your dining experience truly delightful.
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✅Ingredients
1 pound Rotini Pasta
2 cups Fresh Basil Leaves loosely packed
3 Garlic Cloves
1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
1/3 cup Olive Oil
1/4 cup Pine Nuts
1 pint Cherry or Grape Tomatoes halved
1 Green Bell Pepper medium, diced
8 ounces Mini Mozzarella Balls
1/2 cup Olives sliced or halved
1/4 cup Red Onion diced
✅Instructions
1️⃣ Cook the rotini pasta according to the package instructions. After it's cooked, drain the pasta and rinse it under cold water. Once cooled, transfer it to a large mixing bowl.
2️⃣ For the pesto, combine the fresh basil leaves, garlic, parmesan cheese, olive oil, and pine nuts in a food processor or blender. Process until the mixture becomes fairly smooth.
3️⃣ Pour the pesto over the cooled pasta and toss it until well coated.
4️⃣ Add the halved tomatoes, diced bell pepper, mini mozzarella balls, sliced or halved olives, and diced red onion to the pasta. Toss until all ingredients are well combined.
5️⃣ Refrigerate the salad until it's time to serve.
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