Garlic Festival Pasta Con Pesto

pine nuts

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts provide a similar texture and flavor at a lower cost.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is a lower-calorie option, while pecorino is often less expensive.

Combine basil, olive oil, pine nuts, parmesan cheese, and garlic in a food processor.

Process until the mixture is smooth and creamy.

If short on time, use Christopher Ranch pre-made pesto as an alternative.

Plate the cooked pasta.

Generously coat the pasta with the pesto sauce.

Cooking Techniques

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