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Try this simple pesto pasta, which is ready in just 25 minutes! You only need a handful of fresh ingredients to make this recipe.
Ingredients
- 1 pound pasta
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup pine nuts
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until it’s al dente. Drain and set aside.
- While the pasta is cooking, prepare the pesto sauce. Add the basil, Parmesan cheese,pine nuts, and garlic to a food processor or blender and pulse until coarsely chopped.
- With the machine running, slowly pour the olive oil until the mixture becomes a smooth, creamy sauce. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Transfer the pesto sauce to a large serving bowl and add the cooked pasta. Toss until the pasta is well coated with the sauce.
- If desired, serve hot and garnish with additional grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves.
Notes
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