Ingredients

  • 1 cup fresh basil
  • 1 tomato vine ripe
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup white beans cannellini, drained and rinsed
  • 1 pound macaroni your favorite
  • cannellini beans
  • macaroni
  • Parmesan cheese
  • pasta
  • pesto

Method

  • In a blender, pulse basil, garlic, tomato, cheese, salt, red pepper, vinegar, sugar, and olive oil until smooth and creamy.
  • Prepare macaroni as directed. Place macaroni in a serving bowl.
  • Add pesto and beans to the macaroni and toss. Take a little extra fresh basil, give it a fine chop and toss it in with the macaroni.