Recipe and source notes

Penne alla Pesto

4 servings Source yield

Ingredients

  • 1½ cups fresh basil, stems removed
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • ¼ cup + 2 tbsp pine nuts, toasted
  • 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
  • ¾ lb cooked penne, hot

Make it step by step

  1. Wash and dry basil.
  2. Place basil in a blender or food processor with garlic, olive oil, pine nuts, cheese and pepper to taste; purée.
  3. Transfer cooked penne to a serving bowl.
  4. Add pesto and toss thoroughly to serve.

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