Fresh Basil Pesto Pasta 🌿🍝 Tossed in a Fragrant Green Sauce with Creamy Texture, Herbaceous Flavor & Pure Comfort in Every Bite 😋✨💚

🌿🍝 Fresh Basil Pesto Pasta – A Burst of Green, Fresh & Comforting Flavours 🍝🌿

Bright, aromatic, and irresistibly fresh 💚✨, Basil Pesto Pasta is the kind of dish that feels both light and indulgent at the same time. Made with fresh basil leaves, creamy olive oil, and perfectly cooked pasta, this Italian classic is all about simplicity done right 😋. When enhanced with the balanced warmth and aroma of PIKS Spices, the pesto becomes deeper in flavour and truly restaurant-style — perfect for quick lunches, cozy dinners, or elegant gatherings 🌿🍽️

📝 Ingredients

For the Pasta

• 200 g pasta (penne / fusilli / spaghetti) 🍝

• Water (for boiling)

• Salt (for boiling pasta)

For Fresh Basil Pesto

• 2 cups fresh basil leaves 🌿

• 2–3 garlic cloves

• ¼ cup nuts (pine nuts / walnuts / cashews)

• ½ cup olive oil

• ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese 🧀

• Salt to taste

🌟 PIKS Spices – Flavour Enhancement

• ½ tsp PIKS Black Pepper Powder

• ¼ tsp PIKS Red Chilli Flakes 🌶️

• ½ tsp PIKS Garlic Powder (optional, for extra depth)

Optional Add-ins

• Cherry tomatoes 🍅

• Sautéed mushrooms or veggies

• Cream or milk (for creamy pesto version)

👩‍🍳 Method

Step 1: Cook the Pasta

Bring water to a rolling boil. Add salt and pasta 🍝.
Cook until al dente according to package instructions.
Reserve ½ cup pasta water and drain the rest.

Step 2: Prepare the Fresh Pesto

In a blender or food processor, add basil leaves, garlic, nuts, olive oil, parmesan, salt, PIKS Black Pepper Powder, PIKS Red Chilli Flakes, and PIKS Garlic Powder 🌿✨.
Blend until smooth but slightly textured — fresh pesto should never be over-blended.

Step 3: Toss the Pasta

Add cooked pasta to a pan. Pour in the pesto and toss gently on low heat 🍝💚.
Add reserved pasta water little by little to adjust the sauce consistency and make it silky smooth.

Step 4: Final Touch

Taste and adjust seasoning. Add cherry tomatoes or cream if desired.
Switch off the heat once everything is well coated 😋✨

🍽️ Serving Suggestions

• Serve hot with extra parmesan 🧀

• Garnish with basil leaves 🌿

• Pair with garlic bread or a fresh salad 🥗

💡 Pro Tips

• Always use fresh basil for best aroma 🌿

• Do not overcook pesto — heat gently to retain color 💚

• PIKS Spices add balance and elevate the natural flavors without overpowering ✨

❤️ Final Bite

This Fresh Basil Pesto Pasta is vibrant, comforting, and full of natural goodness — beautifully enhanced with the subtle warmth of PIKS Spices 🌿🍝.
Simple ingredients, elevated flavours, and pure comfort in every forkful 😋✨

Thank You💖