Pasta Al Pesto Recipe
Pasta tossed in a homemade basil pesto sauce.
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Ingredients
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Pasta and Pesto Sauce
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Cook the Pasta
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water and drain the rest.
- 2
Make the Pesto
In a food processor, combine the basil leaves, garlic, pine nuts, and Parmesan cheese. Pulse until finely chopped. With the processor running, gradually add the olive oil until the mixture is smooth. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- 3
Combine
In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained pasta with the pesto sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add a little reserved pasta water to reach your desired consistency. Toss until the pasta is well coated.
- 4
Serve
Plate the pasta al pesto and sprinkle with additional Parmesan cheese and fresh black pepper if desired. Enjoy!