3 cloves garlic, squished and chopped, or minced 1/4 to 1/2 cup olive oil (do not substitute)

1/8 cup chopped onion (red or yellow)

1/4 to 1/2 cup fresh basil, finely chopped

8 ounces pasta noodles of your choice
Fancy shaped pasta costs slightly more than ordinary varieties, but can turn a boring meal into a much more exciting one

grated Parmesan cheese

How To Make Pesto Sauce

Quick Pesto Sauce: Saute garlic, and onion in olive oil until the garlic and onion turns light brown. Do not over cook. Set aside and keep warm.

Prepare the pasta of your choice according to package directions except for the following:

Add 1 to 2 cups additional water

Just before water begins to boil, add the asparagus or the vegetables of your choice. When the water begins to boil add the pasta and cook according to directions

Drain the pasta and vegetable mixture and pour the saute mixture and basil over the top, tossing lightly to coat. Top with parmesan cheese and serve. You can also serve the pasta direct from the cooking pot to the plates and then add the pesto sauce. This eliminates having to wash another bowl. Serve with French bread and have additional parmesan cheese available at the table.