I’m always looking for ways to turn my favorite dishes into more healthier versions, while still maintaining the flavour – and broccoli really enhances this pesto pasta. For a more heartier meal, add some protein such as chicken to the dish.
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Basil pesto
Ask anybody how to make the perfect basil pesto (also known as pesto genovese) and you’re guaranteed to always get a different answer. However the one thing they will all agree on is that the first step is to start with the freshest ingredients possible. Here’s my take on it, as I like my pesto to have a strong basil and pine flavour, without being too oily. Basil pesto can be used as an accompaniment or marinade to many meat dishes but it also tastes delicious stirred through a big bowl of pasta.