White Bean & Pesto Salad

By ladygourmet

Ingredients

• 1 cup fresh basil
• 1 vine ripe tomato
• 1 large 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 lb. of your favorite macaroni

Preparation

Step 1

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.