How to Make Pesto Pasta

Have you ever been craving a deliciously refreshing meal, but didn't have enough time to make it? In this presentation we will go over how to make a refreshingly easy fresh pesto pasta.
Supplies
Ingredients:
*pasta
* 2 cups of fresh basil
*1/2 cup of parmesan cheese
*1/2 cup of olive oil
*1/3 cup of pine nuts
* 3 cloves of minced garlic
*1/4 tsp of salt (more to taste)
*1/8 tsp of pepper (more to taste)
Gather Your Ingredients
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Fill a Small Pot 3/4 Way With Water

This will be where you boil your pasta.
Add Salt and Olive Oil to Your Water

Add about a handful of salt to your water - It should taste like the ocean.
Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to your water - This will keep the pasta from sticking.
Cover the Pot and Bring It to a Boil

When the Water Comes to a Boil Add the Pasta

Turn the stove down to medium heat and cook the pasta for about 12 minutes.
Gather Your Pesto Ingredients Together
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Pulse the Basil and Pine Nuts
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While the pasta is cooking begin working on your pesto. In a food processor pulse the basil and pine nuts until combined.
Add Garlic and Cheese


Add in your garlic and cheese and pulse again.
Add in Olive Oil

While the food processor is going slowly pour in the olive oil.
Combine Pesto and Pasta
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When your pasta is done drain the water from it and stir in the pesto.
Garnish and Serve

Plate your pasta and top with whatever you want. Serve and enjoy!
Enjoy

Now that you have the delicious and easy recipe, you can make it on nights when you are craving something easy and delicious.