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May 13, 2025
This Homemade Basil Pesto Pasta is fresh, vibrant, and packed with classic Italian flavor. It starts with a quick homemade pesto made from basil, toasted pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, garlic, olive oil, and seasoning. Blended to your preferred texture, it’s then tossed with your favorite cooked pasta to create a bright, nutty, and savory dish. Simple, elegant, and satisfying—this is a go-to meal for busy weeknights or summer dinners that feel gourmet without the fuss.
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Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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- Toasting Pine Nuts Magic 🥜Always toast pine nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes to intensify their nutty flavor and prevent a raw, bitter taste.
- Basil Preservation Technique 🌿Blanch basil leaves in boiling water for 5 seconds, then immediately shock in ice water to maintain vibrant green color and prevent oxidation in your pesto.
- Pasta Water Perfection 💧Reserve 1/2 cup of starchy pasta water before draining to help emulsify and bind the pesto sauce more smoothly to the pasta.
- Garlic Intensity Control 🧄For a milder garlic flavor, briefly blanch the garlic cloves in boiling water for 10 seconds before adding to the pesto, which softens its sharp bite.
- Texture Mastery Trick 🥄Use a mortar and pestle instead of a food processor to create a more authentic, rustic pesto texture with subtle variations in consistency.
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