Pasta al Pesto

Istruzioni

1. 1

   Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

2. 2

   Add the pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente.

3. 3

   While the pasta is cooking, prepare the pesto sauce.

4. 4

   In a food processor, combine the basil leaves, pine nuts, garlic, and parmesan cheese.

5. 5

   Pulse until the ingredients are finely chopped.

6. 6

   With the food processor running, slowly add the olive oil in a steady stream until the mixture is smooth and creamy.

7. 7

   Season the pesto with salt and pepper to taste.

8. 8

   Drain the pasta, reserving a small cup of the pasta cooking water.

9. 9

   Toss the pasta with the pesto sauce, adding a little of the reserved pasta water if needed to thin the sauce.

10. 10

    Serve immediately, garnished with extra parmesan cheese if desired.