Sicilian Pesto Pasta Salad Recipe

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This classic italian pasta recipe is loved by all who try it. A nice flavorful taste to the pesto, while balancing it out with some zing in the red pepper flakes.

Ingredients to make SICILIAN PASTA PESTO SALAD Recipe:
2 lbs. ziti, penne, or other pasta, cooked

Pesto Sauce:

2 cups fresh basil leaves, chopped

1/2 cup walnut or pine nuts (optional)

4-6 large cloves garlic, minced or pressed

1 cup olive oil

1 1/4 cups grated Parmesan cheese

3-4 anchovies, blended (optional)

1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

dash of black pepper

salt to taste

DIRECTIONS

Place the olive oil into a small saucepan add the garlic, red pepper, grated
imported Parmesan cheese and herbs and spices. Crush the anchovies into the
oil until blended. Bring to a simmer for 1 minute and immediately remove from
heat.

Pour this mixture over cooked hot pasta, stir well, and serve with bruschetta.

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