Favorite Basil Pesto With Almonds Pasta

• Vegetarian

• Produce

  • 3 cups Basil, fresh leaves
  • 4 cloves Garlic

• Pasta & Grains

  • 1 Pasta, cooked

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 Red pepper flakes
  • 1 pinch Salt

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 1/2 cup Olive oil

• Nuts & Seeds

  • 1/4 cup Almonds or pistachios, roasted

• Dairy

  • 3/4 Parmesan cheese

Found on brooklynfarmgirl.com

Description

Ingredients

• 3 cups of fresh basil leaves
• 4 cloves garlic
• 3/4 Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup roasted almonds or pistachios
• pinch of salt
• pasta of your choice (cooked)
• red pepper flakes to garnish

Directions

• Combine basil, garlic, Parmesan Cheese, olive oil, almonds and salt in a food processor. Blend to a smooth pesto. Pour on hot cooked pasta and stir so pesto is evenly combined. Garnish with red pepper flakes for a added kick.