Homemade Basil Pesto Pasta
Who agrees that fresh homemade basil pesto is way better than any store bought pesto? Recipe by @elleshungry
Ingredients:
- 500g Spaghetti
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves
- pinch of salt
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
- 1/2 cup grated vegan parmesan
- 80 ml extra virgin olive oil
Method:
- Cook pasta as per packet directions until al dente, drain and set aside.
- Place basil, salt, garlic, pine nuts, parmesan and oil in food processor and process until mixture forms smooth paste.
- Add pesto in with spaghetti and toss together so that it evenly coats all the pasta.
- Serve with grated parmesan and some extra pine nuts over the top and basil as a garnish.
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Very delicious pasta! – I would suggest adding less garlic but overall the pesto is amazing !!
thanks for the feedback Monique