Pesto Pasta | Easy Basil Pesto Pasta

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Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total: 30 minutes

Servings: 3

Pesto Pasta | Easy Basil Pesto Pasta

Ingredients

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Instructions

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Step 1

Heat a pan and add lightly toast almonds for 2 to 3 minutes on a low heat. Set aside in a tray or plate for the almonds to cool.

Step 2

Rinse the basil leaves using a strainer or colander.

Step 3

Spread them on a tray or a dry colander or strainer so that they dry naturally. You can use a salad spinner to dry the leaves.

Step 4

Once the almonds cool at room temperature, add them in a food processor or food chopper or a small to medium grinder jar.

Step 5

Crush them coarsely.

Step 6

Add the basil leaves which has been rinsed first and then dried naturally. Also add the garlic cloves. Optionally you can also whole black peppers. Season with salt.

Step 7

Process or crush the leaves and from the top add olive oil in parts. If adding extra virgin olive oil directly in the jar, then add in parts and blend.

Step 8

Grind to a semi fine or chunky consistency according to your preferences. You can also add a few drops of lemon juice to preserve the green color.

Step 9

Remove the pesto in a mixing bowl or pan. Use a spatula to remove the pesto from the sides and bottom of the food processor, food chopper or grinder jar. Cover and keep aside.

Step 10

Bring water and salt to a boil on a medium to high flame.

Step 11

When the water comes to a boil, then add the pasta.

Step 12

Cook the pasta till they are al dente. Depending on your taste preferences, you can even cook them till they are completely done.

Step 13

With a slotted spoon take the pasta from the pan. Drain it very well.

Step 14

Add the cooked pasta in a mixing bowl. Add all of the prepared pesto sauce.

Step 15

Mix very well. If you want you can add some lemon juice or crushed black pepper or extra virgin olive oil.

Step 16

Serve pesto pasta garnished with some vegetarian parmesan cheese or vegan cheese. Garnish is optional.

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