How to Make Pesto Pasta

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How to Make Pesto Pasta

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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

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This will be where you boil your pasta.

Add Salt and Olive Oil to Your Water

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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

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When the Water Comes to a Boil Add the Pasta

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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

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Add in your garlic and cheese and pulse again.

Add in Olive Oil

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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

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

Enjoy

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