Easy Pasta Recipe With Classic Basil Pesto
This delicious pasta is packed with flavor thanks to the amazing homemade pesto! Fresh basil, garlic, Parmesan cheese, pine nuts and olive oil make it taste unforgettable!
Equipment
- Large pot
- Wooden spoon
Ingredients
- 2 cups packed fresh basil leaves
- 1 garlic clove
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup pine nuts
- 1 lb pasta
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions.
- Put all pesto ingredients in a food processor fitted with a steel blade. Process until the pesto is smooth.
- Drain cooked pasta, then put back in a pot, add the pesto and toss pasta with pesto until combined.