{"id":4728,"date":"2020-03-03T09:40:41","date_gmt":"2020-03-03T09:40:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mijnnijmegenzuid.nl\/?p=4728"},"modified":"2020-09-10T06:59:52","modified_gmt":"2020-09-10T06:59:52","slug":"pesto-pasta","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/mijnnijmegenzuid.nl\/pesto-pasta\/","title":{"rendered":"Pesto Pasta"},"content":{"rendered":"

The best recipes are the simplest. Pesto pasta with homemade basil pesto, al dente noodles and a sprinkle of Parmesan? Perfection.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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The best recipes are the simplest, in our minds. Don\u2019t get us wrong, Alex and I love to master things like the best margherita pizza and artisan sourdough bread. But the simplicity of pesto pasta with homemade basil pesto, ripe juicy tomatoes, and a splash of cream can\u2019t be beat. With seasonal ingredients, it will always, always taste beautiful and fresh. And that\u2019s something we can\u2019t get tired of! So excuse us if this recipe is simple. We promise it will blow your mind every time. Ready for some basil pesto pasta? Let\u2019s get cooking.<\/p>\n

Start with homemade basil pesto!<\/h2>\n

For the very best pesto pasta you can make at home, you\u2019ve got to start with homemade basil pesto<\/strong> sauce<\/strong>! Of course, you can use your favorite purchased brand of pesto too. But making your own at home takes the flavor to new heights. To make basil pesto, you\u2019ll need a food processor or mortal and pestle. You also can use a small blender.<\/p>\n

For the homemade basil pesto, you\u2019ll need 1 cup of fresh basil leaves. It\u2019s best if you\u2019re growing it at home, but if you\u2019ve got to purchase it, that\u2019s ok too! (By the way: if you\u2019re looking to grow basil at home, here\u2019s all you need to know about How to Grow Basil. It is well worth your time!) For the recipe, we\u2019ve got several different pesto recipe options for you:<\/p>\n