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Pesto Pasta with tomatoes
by Lauren Kuntz
serves: 4
  380 Calories
17g Fat
3g Fiber
12g Protein
47g Carbs
Ingredients:
  8 oz   Rotelle Pasta (or angel hair)
  1/4 cup   EVOO
  2 tbsp   water
  2 cups   fresh basil leaves
  1   garlic clove, chopped
  1/3 cup   grated Parm cheese
  1/2 cup   thinly sliced tomatoes
Directions:
  Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Salt the water and add the pasta, cook until tender. Drain and set aside.

While the pasta is cooking, combine the oil, water, basil, garlic, and 1/4 cup of the Parmesan in a blender and puree.

Toss the pureed pesto with the pasta, tomatoes, and remaining Parm.

Serve.