Basil Pesto Farfalle W/Roasted Pine Nuts
Ready In: 20 mins
Serves: 6
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
Directions
- Boil Farfalle according to instructions. Al Dente works the best.
- Meanwhile: Add 2 cups Parmesan cheese, 2 packages fresh basil, garlic, salt, and 1/2-package pine nuts in food processor.
- Slowly pour the olive oil while blending all ingredients together.
- Set aside.
- Toast the remaining pine nuts in a splash of olive oil until golden brown.
- Set aside.
- Rinse pasta.
- Stir in the cheese/basil mixture.
- Blend in the remaining 2 cups Parmesan and the toasted pine nuts.
- Serve warm or cold.
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