Just moved out and feeling lost in the kitchen? Same. Today, I used my Ninja Power Blender Ultimate System to whip up something easy. Follow along in this series as I teach myself to cook with beginner-friendly recipes! Pesto Pasta Toast ¼ cup pine nuts, then blend with 2 cups basil, 2 garlic cloves, ½ cup Parmesan, ½ cup olive oil, juice of ½ lemon, salt & pepper. Boil pasta, save ¼ cup pasta water, then drain. Mix pasta with pesto & pasta water for a creamy sauce.