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)

Step 1: Gather Your Ingredients

Step 2: Fill a Small Pot 3/4 Way With Water

This will be where you boil your pasta.

Step 3: 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.

Step 4: Cover the Pot and Bring It to a Boil

Step 5: 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.

Step 6: Gather Your Pesto Ingredients Together

Step 7: 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.

Step 8: Add Garlic and Cheese

Add in your garlic and cheese and pulse again.

Step 9: Add in Olive Oil

While the food processor is going slowly pour in the olive oil.

Step 10: Combine Pesto and Pasta

When your pasta is done drain the water from it and stir in the pesto.

Step 11: Garnish and Serve

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

Step 12: Enjoy

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