While I haven’t been cooking as much as I like to lately, when I do have time to cook I’m trying to make the most of it. There is nothing I enjoy more than opening a bottle of wine, putting on some music and making homemade pasta. And that’s exactly what I did last weekend!
It makes me feel connected to my Italian roots and think back to the amazing two trips I’ve taken to Italy. I’m fortunate enough to have actually visited the Ligurian region of Italy and enjoy truly authentic Ligurian Pesto while there…so I’m excited to bring a taste of that amazing vacation back home with this recipe! Since heirloom tomatoes are in season right now (along with all of that basil I needed for the pesto!) I tossed some chopped tomatoes into this dish to brighten it up a bit. Sometimes pesto can feel a bit indulgent with all of that olive oil and cheese. Add a glass of Pinot Grigio and you have a happy Italian SavoryGirl!
The pesto recipe that I used can be found here. I typically use the pasta recipe right in my Kitchen Aid manual, but this is a pretty similar recipe. Mangia!