Make Creamy Pesto Pasta In 6 Easy Steps
By Garima Johar
July 3, 2024
Pesto Pasta is made with a fresh, aromatic basil pesto sauce. It’s a vibrant, flavourful dish perfect for any meal occasion.
Ingredients
250g pasta (any type) 1 cup fresh basil leaves 1/2 cup pine nuts 1/2 cup grated cheese 2 cloves garlic 1/2 cup olive oil Salt and black pepper to taste
Step 1
In a large pot of salted water, cook the pasta until soft. Drain and set aside.
Step 2
In a blender, blend basil leaves, pine nuts, cheese, and garlic until finely chopped.
Step 3
Add in olive oil and mix until the pesto is smooth and creamy.
Step 4
Taste the pesto and season with salt and black pepper as needed.
Step 5
Toss the cooked pasta with the pesto sauce in a large bowl until well-coated.
Step 6
Serve the pesto pasta warm, garnished with extra cheese and pine nuts.
