Pasta cravings. Quick and Easy

I had the biggest hankering for pasta yesterday. And of course I did not have any pasta sauce available. Isn't that always the case when you want something so bad. But of course, I switch my Mcgyver cooking skills into gear. With a little help from our beloved friend Google, I was able to successfully attempt  a quick, easy, and delicious pesto sauce. I am pretty sure all of these things are somewhere in our fridges and pantries. So whip out that blender and get the pasta of your choice boiling. Eat on my friends.

Basic Pesto Formula

The classic basil pesto from the northern Italy is fresh-tasting and very easy to make. It can easily be adapted to suit your cravings.

What you need:

• 2 cups herbs, such as basil, parsley or cilantro
• 1 garlic clove
• 1/4 cup nuts, such as pine nuts, walnuts or almonds
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 to 1/2 cup olive oil (use less oil for creamier pesto)
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice or red-wine vinegar

Don't forget to season with salt and pepper. Use a food processor or blender to make the pesto.

Optional swaps or additions:

• Swap the herbs with spinach for a nutritious option
• Swap the herbs with arugula for a spicy flavor
• Swap half the herbs with fresh peas or edamame
• Swap half the herbs with avocado for a creamy option (you may want to reduce the amount of oil)
• Add 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Quicktip: I also added a little fresh tomatoes for a different and yummy taste. 

 For more Quick Pasta Sacues check out:

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