Basil Pesto

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Watch to the end to see my hamster, Pesto, judge the final product! Pasta 2 cups all-purpose flour 3 eggs + 2 yolks 2 tbsp olive oil 1/2 cup salt Pesto 2 cups packed fresh basil 2 cloves garlic 1/4 cup pine nuts + 1/4 cup for garnish 2/3 cup olive oil 1/2 cup grated parmesan + more for garnish 1. Add flour to the cutting board and make a well (hole) in the middle with a bowl. 2. Add eggs, yolks, and olive oil to the well and whisk until well combined. 3. Slowly incorporate the flour into the middle until the mixture is uniform, then use your hands to knead the dough together until smooth. 4. Place in the fridge with plastic wrap and let the dough rest for 15-20 minutes. 5. Roll out pasta dough as usual into whatever shape you want. 6. Cook pasta in salted boiling water, then toss in a bit of olive oil and set aside. 7. Blanch (cook) basil 15 seconds in boiling water, then cold shock in ice water. Dry it off immediately after. 8. Roast garlic in a bit of olive oil over medium heat, then set aside. 9. Toast pine nuts until golden brown and aromatic, then set aside. 10. Combine all ingredients in blender and pulse until well combined. 11. Toss pesto with pasta and enjoy. Try not to heat this up too much, as the olive oil will separate and cheese will release oil. The best way may be a quick pulse in the microwave. Enjoy! Subscribe to help us become the #1 food channel :) ╔═╦╗╔╦╗╔═╦═╦╦╦╦╗╔═╗ ║╚╣║║║╚╣╚╣╔╣╔╣║╚╣═╣ ╠╗║╚╝║║╠╗║╚╣║║║║║═╣ ╚═╩══╩═╩═╩═╩╝╚╩═╩═╝ Follow for more: https://www.youtube.com/@NickDiGiovanni https://www.youtube.com/@NicksKitchen https://www.instagram.com/nick.digiovanni https://www.facebook.com/nick.digiovanni https://www.tiktok.com/@nick.digiovanni