What’s Cooking in Gail’s Kitchen? Enjoyable Eats: Basil Pesto Pasta! I’m tired. And I’m hungry. What in the world can I cook for dinner that doesn’t take forever? But I want the taste to make me feel like I’m someone special. First of all, go over to the wine rack and open a nice bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon. Pour a little into a stemmed glass. Swirl and take a sip. This will put you in the mood. The wonderfully sweet herbal notes of the fresh basil will complement the flavor of the wine. Plus, the olive oil and parmesan cheese in the pesto sauce enhance the richness of fruit in the Cab. Take another sip. Now let’s get started. (Footnote: Obviously if you already have a jar of your favorite Basil Pesto in the kitchen pantry, you’re one step ahead.)
BASIL PESTO PASTA
Ingredients:
10.5 ounce package of cherry tomatoes
12 large basil leaves
1/3 cup almonds, slightly toasted
1 garlic clove, peeled and minced
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 cup olive oil
1 pound spaghetti
1 tablespoon sea salt
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
Instructions:
Combine cherry tomatoes, basil leaves, toasted almonds, garlic clove, and kosher salt in a food processor. Pulse to blend into a fine purée. Scrape the sides and turn the processor on Low setting. Slowly pour the olive oil into the mixture in a continuous stream. The pesto will thicken nicely. Set aside. Cook the spaghetti in salted water, according to package directions. Drain well. Transfer spaghetti to a bowl. Quickly toss with pesto sauce. Sprinkle parmesan cheese over all. Garnish with basil leaves.
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Wonderful meal after a day at the beach. 🌴🌊
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I will definitely like it here in the mountains😁🤗 We don’t have a sea…😉
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I know that view must be a showstopper. 👀🍃🌄
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I would like the beach and the smell of the sea more often. 🏄🤽 And by the sea there are more people who would let me take their picture📷😁
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That’s true. If I take a walk w/o my cell phone, more often than not, I wind up wishing I had it because of seeing something interesting to me. 👀🍃
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Sooo tasty 😋😋😋. I’ve got the wine, Cabernet Sauvignon my favourite! Cheers! 😋😘🙋♂️
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Awesome! I’ll bring a baguette to have along with it. 🥖🍷
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Give me a big plate with a glass of Merlot 🙂
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Coming right up! 😋🌿🍷
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I have loads of homemade pesto in the freezer.
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Perfect Timing, once again! ⏰
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These simple pasta suppers save us, and are so rewarding. I think I could eat pasta every day.
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Me, too. I usually have enough leftovers for another meal! 👏
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I love basil, and I love pasta, thank you, Gail.
Joanna
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You’re welcome, Joanna. Pasta should be a basic food group. 😜🌿
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Sounds like a perfect dinner, paired with a great wine 😋
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Basil makes me giddy. 🤣🌿🍷
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Reblogged this on NEW BLOG HERE >> https:/BOOKS.ESLARN-NET.DE.
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Admit it, Gail! You’re actually an Italian. :-)) Yummy! Thanks for sharing! xx Michael
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Hmmm…..perhaps in another life. 🤔🌟✨💫
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My diet is so crazy right now with this cancer! This is a dish I know I’d enjoy, Gail. Thank you! 💛
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Blessings to you during this challenge. ✨💫🌟
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Thank you 😊
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Can I have a plate please 😁
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Of course. 😋🌿
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Thank you! 😁😊
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Anytime. 💫
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Reblogged this on Ned Hamson's Second Line View of the News.
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Makes a tasty meatless meal. 🌿🍃
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I love pesto 😍
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I have to agree. 🌿😋🍃
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Looks delicious!
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It’s a bowlful of YUM! 🍃😋
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A perfect breakfast 😋😋
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……Lunch….or Dinner! 🌿🍃
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I Know but I prefer breakfast 😂
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That works, too. 😋🌿
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Have just started making pesto with a mini processor…the perfect size for two. Find I’m missing having it on hand and mixing with pasta is a go to.
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Mine doesn’t last long either. 🌿🍃😋
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Sounds delicious.
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I can understand why. It’s Yumolicious. 🍃😋
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Basil, Basil. 🪴🍃🌿
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