Pasta With Pesto And Cheese Recipe

Time30m

Serves4

Served over a Bed of Linguine, Fettucini or Rigatoni.

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the Pasta
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the linguine, fettuccine, or rigatoni and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
2
Make the Pesto
While the pasta is cooking, prepare the pesto. In a food processor, combine the fresh basil leaves, pine nuts, grated Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, and salt. Pulse until the mixture is coarsely chopped.
3
Add Olive Oil
With the food processor running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until the pesto reaches a smooth consistency. You may need to stop and scrape down the sides of the bowl to ensure everything is combined well.
4
Combine Pasta and Pesto
Once the pasta is cooked, reserve about 1/2 cup of the pasta water and then drain the pasta. In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained pasta with the pesto. Add a bit of the reserved pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce and coat the pasta evenly.
5
Season and Serve
Taste the pasta and adjust seasoning with freshly ground black pepper. Serve immediately, garnished with additional grated Parmesan cheese if desired.