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Homemade Pesto and Pasta

Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: Basil, Homemade, Pasta, Pesto, Pinenuts
Author: Alissa Mirchuk

Ingredients

  • 2 cups basil
  • 2 TBSP Pine nuts
  • 2 Cloves of Garlic
  • ½ cup Olive Oil
  • ½ cup Parmesan
  • Pasta - 2 servings
  • Tomatoes for Garnish

Instructions

  • In a food processor, blend the basil, garlic, pinenuts together until they have a grainy consistency
  • Then add in olive oil and parmesan and quickly blend to incorporate. Do not over blend.
  • Make pasta as instructed on the box
  • Drain pasta and add in 2-3 TBSP of Pesto to your liking.
  • Add Tomatoes for Garnish.
  • Leftover pesto can be refrigerated or frozen.