Fresh Basil Pesto Sauce

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   Add to a blender or a Mortar:

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   Add the basil

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   Add the olive oil

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   The garlic

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   Add the pinoli (or walnuts)

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   Add the cheese

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   And the salt

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   The old school way of doing it is smashing everything using a Mortar and a Pestle.

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   But you can do it really quickly using a blender ;)

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    Just put everything in the blender, and blend it for about a minute.

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    It Should turn to a dense green paste.

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    Cook your pasta following the box instructions.

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    When the pasta is ready, just mix it with the pesto and your Pesto Pasta is ready!

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    Some people like to add 1 tbsp of milk or 1tbsp of the salted pasta water to make the pesto a bit more liquid.

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    You can freeze the pesto for up to 6 months!

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.