Making Basil Pesto Pasta Is So Easy... And Tastes Amazing

You Can’t Go Wrong With Freshly Made Basil Pesto Pasta

Ingredients -

1-2 - Garlic Cloves (Use 1 For Mild Flavour)
15g (0.5oz) - Parmesan Cheese, Freshly Grated
15g (0.5oz) - Pinenuts, Toasted 
1 - Large Bunch Of Fresh Basil, Picked 
3 Tbsp (60ml) - Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1/2 - Lemon, Juiced 
Seasoning To Taste 
Extra Virgin Olive Oil To Your Liking
300g (10.5oz) - Spaghetti Or Pasta Of Your Choice 
Parmesan Cheese To Serve 
Fresh Basil To Serve
Cracked Black Pepper To Serve 

Method - 

1. Place a large pot of water over high heat and bring it to a boil. Once boiling, generously season with salt and cook the pasta for 1 minute less than the packet instructions. Remove and drain. 

2. Add the pine nuts and toast in a pan over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes or until golden and fragrant. Remove and let cool.

3. In the meantime, place all ingredients into a blender or food processor and blitz until it forms a coarse paste and runny consistency. Check to season and adjust oil amounts if need be. Remove and set aside. 

4. Place the drained pasta into a mixing bowl, add the pesto, and combine. Serve in bowls, and garnish with fresh parmesan cheese, fresh basil leaves and cracked black pepper. Dig in.

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