Simple Way to Basil Pesto Pasta Salad Recipe

Basil Pesto

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Recipe Summary Basil Pesto

Basil pesto is extremely versatile! It enhances the flavor for all dishes like steak, chicken, fish, vegetables, and pasta! After the ingredients are combined and formed into a tube shape, simply slice whatever size portion you need and freeze the rest! Easy-breezy to prepare and bursting with flavor!

Ingredients | Basil Pesto Pasta Salad Recipe

4 cups packed fresh basil leaves

1 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

1 cup olive oil

6 cloves garlic, minced

⅔ cup pine nuts (Optional)

salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

Combine basil, Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, and olive oil in a food processor. Pulse to combine. Add garlic, pine nuts, salt, and pepper. Pulse until mixture becomes smooth and blended.

Pour mixture onto a large sheet of plastic wrap; roll into a tube shape and seal. Store in the refrigerator until needed.

You can use walnuts instead of pine nuts, if desired.

Info | Basil Pesto Pasta Salad Recipe

prep: 15 mins total: 15 mins Servings: 16 Yield: 2 cups

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