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When basil is taken fresh from the garden, there are often critters that have eaten it. This means that before you use it for cooking, you should rinse it under tap water, this also gets rid of remaining dirt. You can use a colander or a bowl by simply running the water over it and it will go through, whereas if you use a bowl, you will have to tip out the water.

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Basil is a versatile herb, often used in curries, Mediterranean, and Italian cuisine

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-Basil flower
-Dark opal basil
-Cinnamon basil
-Christmas basil
-Lemon basil

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Basil is a rich and healthy garnish and herb, it's nutritional properties are; calcium, potassium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, and vitamins A & D.

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INGREDIENTS:
Quarter cup of toasted Pine nuts
1-2 cups of basil
Quarter of a cup of Olive oil
Clove Garlic
Half a cup Parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
500g Linguine Pasta
6 thin slices of prosciutto
EQUIPMENT:
Blender
Colander
Table spoon
Measuring cup
Grater
Tongs
Frying pan
Sauce pan
Plate for presontation
METHOD:
Begin by putting all basil in blender along with toasted pine nuts, olive oil, garlic, and Parmesan cheese.
Blend all together and add salt and pepper.
Next pan fry your prosciutto till crispy, and then place aside to drain excess oil.
Place linguine in a saucepan full of boiling hot water, cook until Al dente.
Empty contents of the saucepan into the colander, ensuring to keep a bit of water to retain flavor and moisture.
Quickly return pasta to the saucepan, and add pesto. Begin coating the pasta with tongs  until fully coated
Next place on presentation plate, and crumble prosciutto over the pasta, and sprinkle remaining Parmesan cheese on top
Enjoy!!!

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Basil can be used in recipes such as;
- Curries
- Pesto
-Pesto pasta salad
And the flowers can be used as garnish

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-When growing basil, soil is a mandatory ingredient. If the soil is very moist you will have very healthy and nutrient basil.

-Basil grows best in warm environments, and its said that it is needed to have up to six hours of sun a day.

-Basil needs water when the soil is not as moist as it should be, the basil needs enough water to keep the the moisture in the soil.

-It is best to harvest basil before it begins to plant flowers, if it does not to worry, the flowers can be eaten and you can use them as garnish in dishes such as; salads, and pasta

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Not only is basil excellent for cooking, but is also very beneficial for; Arthritis remedies, antiseptic, anti dandruff hair rinse, anti cancer and more

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