Pesto is a classic pasta sauce. You can easily make it with the basil you have in your garden and enjoy a classic Italian meal.
Prep Time: 6 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Total Time: 16 mins
Throw the basil into a food processor or blender.
throw all the ingredients in the food processor
Throw on the lid, turn on the machine, and drizzle in some olive oil as it mixes.
Stop when it’s all combined. Pull off the lid.
Ingredients
½ pound pasta
For the Pesto:
2 cups (475 ml) of fresh basil
1 clove garlic
3 tbsp (45 ml) pine nuts
½ tsp (2.5 ml) salt
¼ tsp (1.25 ml) freshly cracked pepper
½ cup (120 ml) of olive oil
¼ cup (22 g) Parmesan cheese
Instructions:
Boil water and cook pasta according to the package instructions.
Meanwhile, in a food processor, pulse together the basil, garlic and pine nuts into a fine mince. While the machine is running, slowly add the oil in a steady stream until combined. Turn off the machine, and remove the blade. Stir in the cheese.
Drain the pasta and place it back into the pot without the water in it. The heat from the pot will keep the pasta warm. Toss the warm pasta with the pesto, and serve!
This is also great as a cold salad too!
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