Ziti With Spicy Pesto Pantesco And Locatelli

* Exported from MasterCook II *

ZITI WITH SPICY PESTO PANTESCO AND LOCATELLI

Recipe By :MOLTO MARIO SHOW #MB5687
Serving Size : Preparation Time :
Categories :New Text Import

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1/2 cup mint leaves, -- picked over
1/2 cup basil leaves, -- picked over
1 cup parsley, -- picked over
2 cloves garlic
2 tablespoons capers, -- rinsed and drained
4 medium plum tomatoes, -- roughly chopped
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon crushed red pepper
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
Sea salt
1 pound ziti pasta, -- preferably Italian
1 cup freshly grated Locatelli Pecorino


Bring 6 quarts water to boil and add 2 tablespoons salt.

In a blender, place mint, basil, parsley, garlic, capers, tomatoes, black
pepper, red pepper and half the olive oil. Process in short bursts until
roughly chopped. Turn blender on full and drizzle in remaining oil and
process until smooth, about 1 minute. Remove pesto and place in a large
serving bowl.

Cook pasta according to package instructions until just al dente and drain
well. Toss drained pasta in the serving bowl and toss like a salad to coat.
Sprinkle with grated Locatelli and serve.

Yield: 4 servings

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