Pesto & Basil Pasta Recipe

You can now make your own Pesto Pasta at the comfort of your own home with this recipe. Who needs to eat out and pay for an expensive pasta meal when you can make your own?


INGREDIENTS:

• 375g dried linguine pasta
• 1 cup fresh basil leaves
• 2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• Shaved parmesan cheese, to serve

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Cook pasta in a saucepan of boiling salted water, following packet directions until tender. Drain. Return to pan.
2. Meanwhile, process basil, pine nuts, garlic and parmesan, scraping down sides occasionally, until almost smooth.
3. With motor running, add oil in a slow, steady stream. Process to combine. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Add pesto to pasta. Toss to combine. Serve.

Source: www.Taste.com.au