Basil Cilantro Pesto Pasta

Basil Cilantro Pesto Pasta . 

• Pasta - 1 Packet ( i have used spiral pasta )

For the pesto sauce 

• Fresh Basil Leaves- 1 cup
• Fresh Cilantro leaves- 1 cup 
• Green chillies- 2 
• Garlic Pods- 3 (crushed )
• Almonds/Pecans - 1/2 cup ( i have used Almonds )
• Lemon Juice- 2 tbsp 
• Olive oil- 1/4 th cup 
• Salt to taste 

Garnishing 

• Crushed pepper- 1 tsp 
• Grated cheese - 2 cubes

Method 
Slightly roast the almonds n keep aside .

Grind Basil, cilantro, green chillies, garlic,lemon juice , roasted almonds n  salt to a fine paste ... Just before removing the paste , add  the olive oil n grind again for a second .

Cook Pasta , according to the instruction on the pack ... Drain n keep aside .


In a pan , add 2 tsp olive oil n then add the pesto sauce n saute for  few minutes , Add the cooked pasta n mix well so that the pesto sauce is coated well to the pasta ... sprinkle the crushed pepper  n gated cheese .