Pesto Recipe in a Pinch: Make it with Basil & Pine Nuts!

[DeeDee616]

I want to have pasta with Pesto tomorrow night...BUT i don't have a pesto recipe...i have the basil and the pine nuts...so what do i do with them? Thanks!

 

[PamperedDor]

Blend a little EVOO and some garlic - simple and delish - I would grill up some shrimp as well to top it off and chop up some fresh tomato and mix it with the pasta and pesto - maybe a little bread crumbs on top.

 

[DebbieJ]

All recipes – complete resource for recipes and cooking tips You'll find TONS of pesto recipes there

 

[cochef]

My recipe is 1 cup of basil leaves (about a good hand full), 2/3 cup olive oil, 2-3 cloves of garlic, 3/4 cup pine nuts or walnuts, 3/4 cup parmesan cheese, and a little salt. Combine all in a food processor and whirl til smooth. I freeze it this way in little snack bags (doubled and then all little bags into a larger freezer bag), using three of our medium scoops to fill each bag for two of us. When I am ready to use it, I let it get to room temperature and then add some of the hot pasta water to thin it to more of a sauce consistency for adding to pasta. Delicious

 

[Staci]

Hi there! As a fellow pampered chef consultant, I would suggest trying our delicious Pesto Pasta recipe. It's easy to make and only requires a few simple ingredients, including basil and pine nuts. Here's how you can make it:Ingredients:
- 1 pound of your favorite pasta
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves
- 1/2 cup pine nuts
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 2 cloves of garlic
- Salt and pepper to tasteInstructions:
1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions and set aside.
2. In a food processor, combine the basil, pine nuts, parmesan cheese, garlic, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
3. Slowly pour in the olive oil while the food processor is running, until the pesto is well combined and smooth.
4. Toss the pesto with the cooked pasta and serve hot.You can also add some grilled chicken or shrimp to make it a complete meal. I hope you enjoy this recipe and have a delicious pesto pasta dinner tomorrow night! Let me know how it turns out. Happy cooking!