Pesto Pasta
A simple and delicious pasta dish with homemade pesto sauce.
10m
Prep Time
5m
Cook Time
4
Servings
Ingredients
1 pound pasta
2 cups fresh basil leaves
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/3 cup olive oil
1/4 cup pine nuts
4 garlic cloves
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Step 1
Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
Step 2
While the pasta is cooking, make the pesto sauce by combining the basil, Parmesan cheese, pine nuts, garlic cloves, salt, and pepper in a food processor. Pulse until finely chopped.
Step 3
Add the olive oil to the food processor and process until smooth.
Step 4
Drain the pasta and add it to a large bowl. Pour the pesto sauce over the pasta and toss until coated evenly.
Step 5
Serve hot and enjoy!