Italian Pesto Pasta
30
Nov
Nov
Make an unbelievable basil pesto to serve at your Sunday lunch buffet. Your guests will not stop raving!
⅔ cup pine nuts
½ cup extra virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves, crushed
3 cups fresh basil leaves (stems removed)
¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
1 tsp kosher salt
1 lb spaghetti or linguine
1
Place pine nuts, olive oil, garlic, and basil in a food processor, process until evenly pureed, about 15 seconds.
2
Remove from processor and place in a small bowl.
3
Mix in parmesan and add salt to taste.
Set aside.
4
Cook Pasta until fork tender and drain well.
5
Toss with pesto and serve hot.
Hearty appetite!
Ingredients
⅔ cup pine nuts
½ cup extra virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves, crushed
3 cups fresh basil leaves (stems removed)
¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
1 tsp kosher salt
1 lb spaghetti or linguine