Simple Pasta with Homemade PESTO

This is again one of those recipes that has languished in my draft folder collecting virtual cobwebs for pete’s sake!

I even had a lot of positive response on Facebook when I uploaded a battered looking pic to my Facebook foodie album  ”Food and how much I love it” 🙂

So here’s to finally sharing it on my blog,yay,cheers !Bring on the bubbly…err ok

Here’s what you will need:

1. Fusili enough for 2 people
2. Fresh basil one small bunch
3. Olive Oil 2 teaspoons
4. 2-3 Garlic Cloves
5. Pine Nuts
6. Salt to taste
7. 2 medium-sized potatoes skinned and sliced
8. French Beans about a handful

Method:

1. For the pesto – Mix the Fresh basil , olive oil,pine nuts ,fresh garlic cloves 2-3, salt and green chillies to taste,give them a spin in the mixie ,all done!
2. Boil the fusilli in water and salt to taste with the beans , when it’s almost done add the potatoes.
3. Mix the pesto once the pasta and veggie mix is boiled and excess water has been drained.
4. Grate some mozzarella and serve!
5. Top tip from readers of this recipe was to replace the mozzarella with parmesan for lesser calories 🙂