Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 8 cups Penne
  • salt
  • 0.5 cup Pine nuts
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 2 handfuls Basil
  • 0.667 cup olive oil
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan
  • peppers (freshly ground)
  • 1 dash lemon juice
  • Basil (for garnishing)

Instruction

  • Cook the penne in well salted boiling water until al dente.
  • In the meantime dry roast the pine nuts in a frying pan until golden brown. Remove from pan and reserve.
  • Wash the basil and shake dry. Remove the leaves from the stems.
  • Peel the garlic. Chop finely.
  • Place the garlic, reserved pine nuts, basil and oil in a food processor and process until a smooth pesto forms. Mix in the Parmesan and season to taste with salt, pepper and a dash of lemon juice.
  • Drain the noodles well then mix with the pesto.
  • Place the pesto in bowls and serve garnished with basil leaves.