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Savour the authentic flavours of Italy with this easy-to-make, homemade basil pesto pasta recipe.
Crisp ‘n Dry does a great job of allowing the complimentary flavours of basil, pine nuts and parmesan to shine through. It works with all pasta shapes so get creative!
This Italian-style pasta dish serves as a quick vegetarian meal, perfect for those who cherish fresh basil pasta.
70g basil
50g pine nuts, toasted
60g parmesan, grated
2 small garlic cloves
½ tsp ground black pepper
100ml Crisp ‘n Dry
300g fresh or cooked pasta
Add 60g basil, 50g of parmesan, garlic & black pepper to the bowl of a food processor, & pulse until chopped & combined.
Pour in the oil & pulse again, then add 40g pine nuts & process until the pesto has reached your desired consistency.
Cook the pasta according to the packet instructions, & drain, reserving a mug of the cooking water. Tip the drained pasta back into the pot it cooked in, & stir the pesto through, along with half a cup of the cooking water. Serve in warm bowls topped with the reserved pine nuts, parmesan & basil leaves.
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