Serves: 2
Preparation time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:
Water for Pasta
Salt
Olive Oil
1-1/2 cup (125gm) Bow-Tie Pasta
1/3 cup Pesto Sauce (recipe follows)
2 medium Tomatoes - Fleshed and diced
2 tbsp Parmesan Cheese - grated
2 tbsp Pine nuts
Green Salad

Boil water for pasta and add salt and olive oil. Boil pasta as per instructions on the packet. When ready, drain the pasta and toss with pesto sauce, Parmesan and pine nuts. Cool slightly and add the tomatoes. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Serve on a bed of green salad leaves.

Pesto Sauce
Makes: 1 cup
Preparation time: 5 minutes

Ingredients:
4 cup Basil Leaves
1/2 cup Olive Oil
1/4 cup Pine Nuts
1/2 cup Parmesan - grated
4-5 cloves Garlic

Grind all the ingredients into a paste using a food processor. Use immediately or refrigerate for use later.