CuriousEpicurean

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Pesto Pasta

I've used this sauce for a quick, low-maintenance dinner. Since I made it up, I have no idea about measurements. Your call! Jack and friends sometime make this on one of their camping weekend. Very low maintenance.

Ingredients:

*Whole-wheat pasta (usually spaghetti or linguini)
*Pesto Sauce
*Olive Oil
*Cubed pancetta (lightly browned) (OPTIONAL- leave out if you're vegetarian)
*Pine Nuts
*Shredded Romano or Shredded Parmesan Cheese
*Lemon Juice
*Salt & Pepper To taste (when i include pancetta, i usually don't add salt)

Direction: Cook pasta as directed. Drain but do not rinse with cold water. Put in bowl. While steaming, drizzle olive oil, then add pesto sauce to your liking. I probably do more than 2 tablespoons worth. Add maybe 1/4 cup or 1/3 cup of the pancetta. the juice of half a lemon. Add shredded romano and parmesan cheese. Salt & Pepper to taste. Mix well. Keep tasting and add ingredients when it's to your liking.

Pesto Pita/Tortilla Pizza

Ingredients:
*Whole-wheat pita or whole-wheat tortilla
*Instead of traditional marinara sauce, use Pesto Sauce as a base for your pizza
*Sprinkle Mozzarella Cheese (light or regular)
*Add gorgonzola cheese (in the deli with the feta cheese) -OPTIONAL
*Add whatever toppings you desire (i like marinated artichoke hearts, olive, spinach, mushrooms, other veggies)
*If you are a carnivore (add italian sausage, canadian bacon, pepperoni, etc... usually in the cold cut sections)

Direction: On your pita or tortilla, spread the pesto sauce. Add cheese. Put on desired toppings.
Bake At 450 For 5 Min. OR Until Cheese Melts.