An Easy Homemade Basil Pesto Pasta Sauce Recipe for Summer
A simple recipe for pesto in case it’s been awhile since you made it.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 12
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup pine nuts
- 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan
- 2 garlic cloves, grated
- 3 bunches fresh basil, washed and dried
- 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. On a baking sheet, spread the pine nuts in an even layer and bake them until golden brown (don’t walk away as they are toasting; it only take 20 or three minutes and they can easily burn if you are distracted).
- Transfer the pine nuts to a food processor and let them cool.
- Next, add the cheese and garlic and pulse until finely ground, about 1 minute.
- Add the washed basil (thick stems removed and discarded).
- With the motor running, add the extra virgin olive oil in a slow and steady stream until pesto is smooth, about 1 minute. Pour into a small bowl and set aside.
- Cook the pasta according to the package directions (I prefer it al dente) and reserve a cup of the pasta cooking water.
- Pour your cooked and drained pasta into a large bowl. Add the pesto sauce into the hot pasta and mix. If the mixture is a little dry, add some of the cup of the pasta water. Top with additional grated parmesan cheese and serve immediately.
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