I would like to upgrade hard drive and start with clean OS how is this done?

I have a mac book pro and would like to install a new hard drive with the latest OS. I dont care about previous data just a clean start. What is then best method to this approach?
Thanks!!

Command R you have access to Disk Utility and the OS install.
http://mashable.com/2013/10/23/clean-install-os-x-mavericks/
check your compatibility
To install Mavericks, you need one of these Macs:
iMac (Mid-2007 or later)
MacBook (13-inch Aluminum, Late 2008), (13-inch, Early 2009 or later)
MacBook Pro (13-inch, Mid-2009 or later),
MacBook Pro (15-inch or 17-inch, Mid/Late 2007 or later)
MacBook Air (Late 2008 or later)
Mac mini (Early 2009 or later)
Mac Pro (Early 2008 or later)
Xserve (Early 2009)
Your Mac also needs:
OS X Mountain Lion, Lion, or Snow Leopard v10.6.8 already installed
2 GB or more of memory
8 GB or more of available space

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