Bacon and Pesto Macaroni and Cheese

INGREDIENTS

!Basil Pesto

1 cup

fresh basil leaves

2 tbsp

pine nuts, toasted

1/4 cup

grated Parmesan cheese

1/4 cup

olive oil

large garlic clove, peeled

1/8 tsp

sea salt

!Macaroni and Cheese

1/2 lb

uncooked elbow macaroni

slices uncooked bacon

1/4 cup

chopped onion

2 tbsp

all-purpose flour

1 cup

whole milk, room temperature

1/2 cup

grated smoked gouda

1/2 cup

shredded cheddar cheese

1/4 tsp

salt

1 cup

halved grape tomatoes