Lentil and Basil Pesto Pasta Recipe - (4.3/5)

Ingredients

• For the Pesto:
• 1 cup packed fresh basil leaves (reserve a few leaves for garnish)
• 1 garlic clove
• 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
• 1/2 cup cooked or canned green lentils, drained and rinsed
• 3 Tbsp. lemon juice
• 1/3 cup canola oil
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• Salt and ground black pepper, to taste
• For the Pasta:
• 3 1/2 cups dry farfalle (bowtie) or other pasta
• 2 Tbsp canola oil
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 cup cooked or canned green lentils, rinsed and drained
• Extra Virgin Olive oil, for garnish
• Parmesan cheese, for garnish