Step into the sun-drenched hills of Liguria, where vibrant green basil leaves are transformed into the luscious sauce known as pesto. Our homemade pesto pasta recipe pays homage to this Italian treasure, combining fresh basil, pine nuts, and Parmesan cheese for a burst of Mediterranean flavour. Tossed with al dente pasta and sun-dried tomatoes, it's a taste of la dolce vita.
- Pasta of your choice (such as spaghetti or penne)
- Fresh basil leaves
- Pine nuts
- Garlic cloves
- Parmesan cheese, grated
- Sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- In a food processor, combine fresh basil leaves, pine nuts, garlic cloves, and Parmesan cheese. Pulse until finely chopped.
- With the processor running, slowly drizzle in olive oil until the pesto reaches your desired consistency.
- Toss the cooked pasta with the pesto sauce and chopped sun-dried tomatoes until evenly coated.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
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