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Pesto Pasta


Prep Time: 10 mins.

Cook Time: 10 mins.

Serves: 4

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Ingredients


Perfect Basil Pesto
Pasta


Method


  1. 1. Place the pine nuts, basil, garlic, parmesan and olive oil in a small food processor and whizz until finely chopped.
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  3. 2. Cook the pasta according to packet instructions. Drain and then set aside
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  5. 3. Place the pasta in a large bowl and add the pesto gently tossing to coat. Season with salt and pepper as desired, and serve the with extra parmesan.
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More Tips

  • Extra Pesto will keep for 2-3 days in a sterilised jar in the fridge. Be sure to add an extra 1-2cm of olive oil to cover the surface which help prevent pesto from oxidising and going brown.


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