Pesto Pasta

Pesto Pasta

Good

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Start with toasting the pine nuts in a small pan over a medium heat until golden brown. Make sure you don’t burn them.

Step 2

Place the toasted pine nuts into a food processor and let them cool for a few minutes.

Step 3

Add the garlic, parmesan, basil and pulse several times.

Step 4

Gradually pour in the oil while the food processor is running until a smooth pesto has formed.

Step 5

Season with pepper, don’t worry about the salt as you will get the salt from the pasta water that you will add later on.

Step 6

In a saucepan cook your pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water and cook according to the packets instructions.

Step 7

Drain the pasta and reserve some pasta water for later.

Step 8

Add the pesto into in a large bowl, along with the pasta and a ladle of the pasta water.

Step 9

Stir to coat the pasta in the pesto sauce, adding more pasta water if needed.

Step 10

Serve immediately, with a grating of lemon zest and extra parmesan on top.