This awesome recipe for Pesto was posted 2 years ago when I first started my blog.I decided it was time to re-visit the recipe and introduce it to all my new followers. It’s a hands down winner. Also check out the recipe for chicken pesto on the grill while you’re at it . Enjoy!
I have to give credit to my BFF Suki for this one. It is her recipe that I use. It is awesome and delish. Easy easy go-to for spring/ summer meals, although I’ve been known to make it anytime I see fresh basil.
Yummy PASTA Pesto
2 cups fresh basil
1/2 cup romano cheese (grated)
1/2 cup parmesan cheese (grated)
1/2 cup pignolli nuts or use walnuts
1 cup extra virgin olive oil (use a good one)
1 – 3 tablespoons butter (hafta admit I use all 3; sometimes 2)
4 cloves garlic
freshly ground pepper
1 lb. Gemelli Pasta Noodles
Put all ingredients (except the pasta, of course!) into Cuisinart food processor ’til smooth.
I use gemelli pasta or any noodle that will let pesto hold on.
Cook pasta according to directions, and add pesto. Add a little at a time ’til you get the pasta looking (and tasting!) the way…
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