Serves 2-4. Double it for a full package (16 oz ) Pasta
I have a Costco bag of Hemp hearts and recently figured out that they taste and have the texture of Pine nuts, So they go great in pasta dishes and Pestos etc…
I’m only using 6oz Pasta. But you can do more. (4 oz Pasta to 1 c Water or liquid) If you use a full 16 oz package of Pasta then use 4 c Water)
6 oz Bucatini Pasta (it has a hole down the middle)
1 1/2 c water
1 tsp oil.
For the noodles, you can cook last if you want them really hot, because adding the raw Tomatoes and Mozzerella, and pesto, this dish won’t be hot.
For the Instant Pot, break the noodles in half and add the water. Put the lid on and seal. Set the time for 4 min QR. Set cooked Pasta aside. Keep warm
1 1/2 c Cherry Tomatoes Quartered
1/2 c Parmasean
1/4 c Hemp Hearts
1/4 c Pine nuts
4 oz Mozzerella or Oaxaca Cheese chopped into 1/2”-3/4” chunks.
2 Tbsp EVOO
2 Tbsp minced fresh Basil (1/4 c Or a bit more)
3 -4 cloves Garlic
In a food Processor, put the Garlic, Parmesean Cheese and Pine Nuts, and process until it’s fine crumbs.
Pour out into small mixing bowl. Add the Evoo and Basil and stir just to mix.
Only assemble just before serving.
When dinner is ready, quickly add the Tomato chunks, Mozzerella Cheese and the Pine Nut, Parmesan mixture and just toss lightly to mix. Add Salt and Pepper to taste. Add more Evoo if desired.
