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Simple and Fresh Homemade Nut Free Pesto

Servings 4
Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 20 mins

Equipment

  • Food Processor
  • Large Sauce Pan

Ingredients

  • 2 cups fresh basil
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp sunflower seeds (unsalted)
  • 1 garlic clove
  • salt & pepper
  • 1 pound orecchiette noodles pasta noodles cooked per the directions on box

Instructions

  • In food processor add in basil, garlic, olive oil, Parmigiano Reggiano & sunflower seeds and blend until smooth.
  • In a large bowl add homemade pesto sauce and toss with the cooked noodles. Season with salt and pepper.
    Simple and Fresh Homemade Nut Free Pesto

Notes

Please let me know how it turned out for you! Leave a comment below and tag @zezza_cooks on Instagram and hashtag it #zezzacooks.
Author: Ashley Zezza
Cost: 25
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: homemade pesto, Homemade sauce, nut free pesto, Pasta, pasta dinner, pesto