Penne with Pesto

Penne with Pesto

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound (500 g) penne
  • 2 cups of fresh basil leaves, washed
  • 2-3 cloves garlic, peeled
  • 1/3 cup pine nuts
  • ½ cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • Freshly grated parmesan
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta according to the package instructions.
  2. In a food processor add the basil leaves, garlic, and pine nuts. Add the Extra Virgin Olive Oil gradually while the processor is running. Process until smooth.
  3. Transfer pesto to a medium-size bowl and add the freshly grated parmesan.
  4. Drain pasta saving 1/3 cup of the cooking liquid for later use.
  5. Add the cooked pasta to the pesto. Toss while adding the reserved cooking liquid slowly until all the pasta is evenly coated with the pesto sauce.
  6. Serve warm.