Penne Pesto Sauce Recipe

Inspired by Remo's

Time30m

Serves4

Make Penne Pesto Sauce Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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1
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring 4 liters of salted water to a boil over high heat.
2
Cook Pasta
Add 300g of penne pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 10-12 minutes.
3
Drain Pasta
Once cooked, drain the pasta in a colander and reserve about 1 cup of pasta water.

4
Prepare Ingredients
In a food processor, combine 2 cups of fresh basil leaves, 1 cup of pine nuts, 2 cloves of garlic, and 1 cup of grated Parmesan cheese.
5
Blend Ingredients
Pulse the ingredients until finely chopped, scraping down the sides as needed.
6
Add Olive Oil
With the food processor running, slowly drizzle in 1 cup of olive oil until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
7
Season
Add 0.5 tsp of salt and 0.25 tsp of black pepper to taste, and blend again to combine.

8
Mix Pasta and Pesto
In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained penne pasta with the prepared pesto sauce. Toss well to coat the pasta evenly.
9
Adjust Consistency
If the pesto is too thick, add reserved pasta water a little at a time until you reach the desired consistency.
10
Serve
Serve the penne pesto sauce warm, garnished with additional grated Parmesan cheese if desired.