Ingredients

The following ingredients have 8 Servings
  • 4 cups fresh basil (loosely packed)
  • 8 cloves garlic (or 3 tablespoons garlic paste)
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup pine nuts
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
  • 3/4 cup olive oil (adjusted if necessary (See Notes))
  • 2 pounds uncooked spaghetti (or pasta of choice)

Instruction

  • Add basil, garlic, cheese, pine nuts, salt, and pepper to a food processor and process on high power until mostly smooth.
  • With the processor running on low power, very slowly drizzle the oil into the food processor, stopping when desired consistency is reached. (More or less than ¾ cup may be used).
  • Cook 2 pounds of pasta to al dente. Drain water, but do not rinse pasta; Transfer pasta to a serving dish, toss with ½ of the pesto and serve while hot.