Garlic Basil Pesto with Pasta

Easy to make, classic basil pesto, combining some Italian staples like basil, garlic, and parmesan cheese.

📝 Ingredients

• 4 oz basil (about 2 cups)
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1/3 c pine nuts
• 1/4 c grated Parmesan cheese
• olive oil (about 1/2 cup)
• salt
• 1 lb pasta

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Pulse garlic in food processor until finely chopped
2. 2Add nuts, cheese and a pinch of salt. Pulse to combine
3. 3Slowly drizzle oil in the running processor until desired consistency reached (about 1/2 cup oil)
4. 4Salt to taste. Makes about enough for 1 lb. of pasta.