Organic Pasta with Basil Pesto Sauce
Recipe
Noodles
- 1/3 bag of Organic LINguini Noodles
- 2 packed cups of fresh basil leaves (from garden)
- 1/2 cup of freshly grated Parmesan-Reggiano or Romano cheese
- 1/2 cup of extra virgin olive oil
- 1/3rd cup of pine nuts
- 2 large or 3 small garlic cloves (May be minced)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- Combine the basil in with the pine nuts, pulse a few times in a food processor. (If you are using walnuts instead of pine nuts and they are not already chopped, pulse them a few times first, before adding the basil.)
- Slowly add the olive oil in a constant stream while the food processor is on.
- Stop to scrape down the sides of the food processor with a rubber spatula.
- Add the grated cheese and pulse again until blended.
- Add a pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Serve with pasta or bread.