Cassava Pesto Pasta
A simple and flavorful Italian-inspired dish made with cassava pasta, homemade pesto sauce, and wholesome ingredients.
Ingredients
- ●12 oz Cassava Pasta (12 oz)Available in most health food stores or online
- ●1/2 cup Homemade Pesto Sauce (see note)Make sure to use fresh basil and parmesan cheese for the best flavor
- ●3 cloves GarlicMinced
- ●1 cup Cherry TomatoesHalved
- ●1/4 cup Fresh BasilChopped
- ●1/4 cup Parmesan CheeseGrated
- ●2 tbsp Olive Oil
- ●to taste Salt
- ●to taste Black Pepper
Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the cassava pasta according to package instructions.
- 2
While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- 3
Add the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- 4
Add the cherry tomatoes and cook for 2-3 minutes until they start to release their juices.
- 5
Stir in the homemade pesto sauce and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- 6
When the pasta is done cooking, drain it and add it to the pan with the pesto sauce.
- 7
Toss the pasta in the pesto sauce until it's well coated.
- 8
Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- 9
Serve hot, topped with chopped fresh basil and grated parmesan cheese.