I dont like pesto that much before, dunno wat happened to me suddenly i started loving this herbs based sauces for pastas very much that too the basil pesto is my recent favourite. Eventhough we get tons of store bought pestos here, i love to make myself my pestos at home. Here comes an another interesting pesto which i picked from Martha Stewart space, i just loved this pesto,not only me my whole family suddenly became pesto lovers.
This basil pesto pasta is definitely a quick,simple,obviously very flavorful, very nutty and filling dish, you can prepare it in a jiffy and am sure everyone will definitely enjoy this super delicious pesto pasta.Sending to Flavors of Cuisines - Italian event guest hosted by me,event by Julie.
This basil pesto pasta is definitely a quick,simple,obviously very flavorful, very nutty and filling dish, you can prepare it in a jiffy and am sure everyone will definitely enjoy this super delicious pesto pasta.Sending to Flavors of Cuisines - Italian event guest hosted by me,event by Julie.
Basil Pesto:
2cups Fresh basil leaves
1/4cup Walnuts
2nos Garlic cloves
Salt
Pepper
Olive oil (as per need)
Bring boil two cups of salted water, drop the basil leaves,within few seconds drain them and let them cool completely.
Pat dry them completely.
In a food processor, take the nuts,basil leaves,garlic,salt,pepper,process until the nuts are finely chopped.
While the machine running, pour the oil and grind until smooth. Transfer the pesto to an air tighted box.
Basil pesto is ready.
For pasta:
2cups Pasta (cooked)
Basil pesto (as per need)
Few grated cheese
Add enough pesto the cooked pasta and serve immediately topped with grated cheese.
Enjoy with some grilled meats or a simple omelette.
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