Pasta

Penne Pesto Pasta

I love the flavor of basil and pine nuts.

From Giada

2 cups fresh basil

1/4 cup toasted pine nuts

1 garlic clove

1/2 tsp salt, plus more to taste. I do not add extra.

1/4 tsp black pepper

About 2/3 cup of evoo. I usually use less as I don't like too strong of an olive oil taste.

1/2 cup fresh grate Parmesan cheese. I buy the shredding Parmesan rather than fresh but I bet the fresh taste amazing!

I use my handy dandy food processor to mix the basil, pine nuts, garlic, salt, and pepper. Next add oil while bender is running to get a smooth texture. The secret to getting the sauce thin enough to go over the noodles is to use some of the liquid from your pasta noodles.

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