Pasta with Pesto

• For 4 people
• Preparation time : 30 minutes
• Difficulty (0 to 5) : 2

Ingredients

• Pesto Sauce
  • Fresh Basil Leaves : 2 cups
  • Pine Nuts : 1/4 cup
  • Garlic : 2 cloves
  • Parmesan Cheese (grated) : 1/2 cup
  • Olive Oil : 1/2 cup
  • Salt : 1/2 tsp
  • Black Pepper : 1/4 tsp
• Pasta (any type of pasta works well) : 12 oz

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Steps

• Prepare the Pesto Sauce
• In a food processor, combine basil leaves, pine nuts, garlic, Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper.
• Pulse until finely chopped.
• While blending, slowly add olive oil until the mixture is smooth.
• Cook the Pasta
• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
• Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
• Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta.
• Combine Pasta and Pesto Sauce
• In a large pan, combine the cooked pasta and pesto sauce.
• Add a splash of reserved pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.
• Toss until the pasta is well coated with the pesto sauce.

Tips

• For a creamier pesto, add a spoonful of heavy cream to the sauce.
• Toast the pine nuts before blending for a richer flavor.

Information

• Pesto can be made in advance and stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.