Homemade Basil Pesto Pasta

If you like the taste of  fresh basil  you will like this pasta recipe.  So easy and quick to prepare!

Well, I hope you enjoy this as much as I do :)

I used my homemade basil pesto.

Cook pasta according to package directions, drain and set aside.

Heat some oil in a frying pan, add two cloves of sliced garlic and stir occasionally until fragrant but not browned.

Add shrimp to the pan and stir fry until they turn pink.

Mix the shrimp, pasta and homemade basil pesto together.

That's it!

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Fresh Basil Pesto

This year I planted a few herbs in pots to grow on my deck. Sweet basil is one of those herbs.

It is the easiest herb to grow and can become large quickly and out of control.

Actually my garden has been growing like crazy :)

So I'd like to talk about the best way to preserve basil.

The absolutely best way to preserve both the flavor and color of  basil is to make pesto.

This stuff is amazing!  My mouth is watering just thinking about it. 

Such an amazing and simple sauce!

Recipe from Food Network

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/basil-pesto-recipe2/index.html

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