Tuesday, June 9, 2015

Pesto Pasta with Italian Sausage and Bell Peppers

I love, love, love pesto!

With that being said, last night I taught my little cousin how to make Pesto from scratch - because homemade pesto is the only way to go and extremely easy.

Pesto Sauce
Combine in food processor:
  • Basil leaves (One bunch from the grocery store or a couple had fulls from your garden)
  • Two garlic cloves
  • 1/4 cup olive oil (you can always add more)
  • Salt 
  • Pepper
Blend and refrigerate for later.
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  • Boil water for pasta  - Place pasta in the pot once the water boils
(While the water is boiling)
  • Begin by sauteing the bell peppers in olive oil and a little salt. While the peppers are sauteing, brown the Italian sausage for 5-7 min then cut up.
  • After straining the noodles, place the bell peppers, Italian sausage, butter, pesto sauce, 1/4 cup of cream (optional), salt and pepper in the original pasta pot. Cook on low for 5 min. Add pasta and let sit covered for 5 min. Pour 1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese on top and combine. 







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