Pesto Penne
Servings
4
people
Servings
4
people
Ingredients
250
g
Penne
1/4
cup
grated parmesan cheese for serving
(optional)
Pesto
2
cups
Pesto made with 2 cups fresh basil leaves
1/3
cup
pine nuts
1
cup
olive oil
1/4
cup
grated parmesan cheese
6
small pods
garlic
Instructions
Wash and drain the basil leaves. Place in a blender with the pine nuts, olive oil and garlic. Blend and pulse until coarsely chopped
Add the grated cheese and pulse until mixed and fairly smooth. Add a little hot water or more oil to the pesto if too thick
Boil water with 1 tablespoon of salt and a few drops of oil in a large vessel. Add Penne and cook till done
Transfer to a serving dish after pouring the pesto over it. Serve with a generous sprinkling of grated parmesan cheese and a few toasted pine nuts