Vibrant Basil Pesto Pasta

Ingredients

• 2 cups fresh basil leaves

• 2–3 garlic cloves

• ¼ cup pistachios (or any nuts you like)

• ½ cup cheese

• Juice of ½ lemon

• ½ cup olive oil

• 250–300g pasta of choice

• Salt and pepper to taste

• Optional: splash of milk or cream for a creamy texture

1. Make the Pesto:

In a blender, combine basil, garlic, pistachios, cheese, lemon juice, and olive oil. Blend until smooth and creamy. Season with salt to taste.

2. Cook the Pasta:

Boil pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve a little pasta water.

3. Combine:

Toss the hot pasta with generous spoonfuls of pesto. Add a splash of reserved pasta water or milk/cream if you’d like it extra creamy.

4. Finish:

Top with extra cheese, a drizzle of olive oil, and freshly cracked black pepper.

🌿 Fresh, aromatic, and ready in minutes!

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