Pasta with Basil Pesto Sauce

Ingredients

• 2 cups basil leaves, washed and well drained
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup nuts of your choice: pine nuts, almonds, or cashews
• A pinch of salt
• A pinch of black pepper
• 1 package of pasta, type of your choice
• Note:
• Pesto sauce is traditionally made with Parmesan cheese and pine nuts.... but you can substitute with whatever nuts or grated cheese you have on hand, such as mozzarella
• Pesto can be stored in small airtight containers in the freezer until needed
• Colorful Pasta with Basil and Spinach try it, click the picture for the method
• Do you know How to Make Biryani Pasta ? ... click the picture for the method

Method

1. Place the basil, garlic, and the nuts in a blender and grind well with a pinch of salt and black pepper.
2. After the mixture is smooth, add the cheese and blend, then finally add the olive oil and blend well.
3. Boil the pasta in salted water and add a tablespoon of oil to the water.
4. Drain the pasta immediately when cooked and toss with the pesto sauce.
5. Pesto sauce is traditionally made with Parmesan and pine nuts... you can substitute with available nuts or grated cheeses such as mozzarella.
6. You can keep pesto in small airtight containers in the freezer until needed.
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8. Try colored pasta with basil and spinach — click the picture for the method.
9. Do you know how to make biryani pasta? ... Click the picture for the method.