It’s a basic pasta recipe, name comes from the kind of pasta I am using – CAVATAPPI. You can added penne pasta and it can be called Penne Pesto. This recipe is inspired from one of my favorite restaurants and if given an option my kids can eat their daily. Tweaked up the recipe in order to round up the flavors better. Very light and delicious recipe – a perfect dish for a summer picnic. Can be eaten cold or hot. Garnish is with fresh basil and finish off with freshly shredded Parmesan on top- adds a really nice touch to this recipe!! One of my best friend’s daughter came to visit me in the evening and she is a die-hard fan of Pesto Cavatappi, not only she helped me prepare this dish she thoroughly enjoyed it !! There were no leftovers – My kids and my hubby took it to school/work for lunch the next day! Enjoy other pasta recipes – Pasta Corner.