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
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
Pulse the Basil and Pine Nuts
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
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.