Basil Pesto Farfalle W/Roasted Pine Nuts by
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.
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.