Basil Pesto Farfalle W/Roasted Pine Nuts by louise186

Ingredients

1 lb farfalle pasta (bow tie) 4 cups parmesan cheese, shredded 1 cup fresh basil, chopped 2 tablespoons garlic, minced 1⁄2 cup olive oil 3 ounces pine nuts salt

Instructions

1. Boil Farfalle according to instructions. Al Dente works the best.

2. Meanwhile: Add 2 cups Parmesan cheese, 2 packages fresh basil, garlic, salt, and 1/2-package pine nuts in food processor.

3.Slowly pour the olive oil while blending all ingredients together.

4. Set aside.

5. Toast the remaining pine nuts in a splash of olive oil until golden brown.

6.Set aside.

7.Rinse pasta.

8.Stir in the cheese/basil mixture.

9. Blend in the remaining 2 cups Parmesan and the toasted pine nuts.

10.Serve warm or cold.