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Parsley Pesto Pasta with Blistered Tomatoes

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Ingredients

Parsley Pesto

  • 1 bunch fresh parsley
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 fresh lemon
  • 6 Tbsp olive oil

Blistered Tomatoes

  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 2 pints grape tomatoes
  • to taste salt and pepper

Bowls

  • 1 lb. pasta (any shape)
  • 5 fried eggs (optional)

Instructions

  1. Rinse and drain the parsley, then remove the leaves from the stems and place them in a food processor with Parmesan, garlic, salt, lemon zest, and juice.
  2. Pulse until finely chopped, then slowly add olive oil until a smooth paste forms. Set aside.
  3. Heat a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil, then add tomatoes and cook for 7-10 minutes, stirring occasionally until blistered.
  4. Boil water in a large pot, cook pasta according to package directions, and reserve some cooking water before draining.
  5. Return the pasta to the pot, add the pesto, and toss to coat, adding reserved cooking water if needed.
  6. Divide the pasta into bowls, top with blistered tomatoes and a fried egg if desired.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
5
Calories
631.58
Total fat
27.58g
Total carbohydrates
72.76g
Total protein
21.58g
Sodium
542.02mg
Cholesterol
0mg

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