Classic Basil Pesto Pasta Recipe
Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
15 minutes
Servings:
4 Servings
Ingredients
  • β…“ cup pine nuts
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 2 cups basil leaves
  • β…“ cup olive oil
  • β…“ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • ΒΌ teaspoon salt
  • 8 ounces fusilli pasta
Directions
  1. Add the pine nuts, garlic, and 2 tablespoons olive oil to the bowl of a food processor. Blitz into a pulp.
  2. Add the basil leaves and blitz until broken down.
  3. With the food processor running, slowly drizzle in the remaining olive oil, until it's completely incorporated.
  4. Add the Parmesan and salt and blitz again, until combined.
  5. Boil the pasta in salted water according to the package instructions, then drain.
  6. Add the pasta to a large frying pan with 2-3 tablespoons pesto. Heat on a medium setting, stirring for a couple minutes, until the pesto is warmed through and the pasta is completely coated.
  7. Serve the pasta with a little extra grated Parmesan and a few basil leaves, if desired.
  8. Leftover pesto will keep well in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week, or can also be frozen.