The heatwave this summer has lasted longer than I think anyone expected. We’ve experienced more consecutive days in the upper 90’s or topping over 100 degrees for most of July. It’s just too dang hot to turn on the oven or cook on top of the stove. Early on it was sandwiches or salads for dinner, but after a while I started searching for something more. I found some fresh pasta in the refrigerated section of the grocery store; the package directions called for a 3 minute boil. That sounded perfect, I knew just what to do. A creamy parmesan sauce with pesto would taste so good and take only minutes to make. Add a Mediterranean salad and call it a meal. I’ve included a couple more variations that I think you will enjoy as well.
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