Basil Pesto Pasta
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Basil Pesto
∙100g (1c) parmesan, cubed
∙100g (¾c) raw pine nuts
∙125g (½c + 1T) olive oil
∙100g (4c loosely packed) fresh basil
∙5g (1t) salt ∙450g (1lb) spaghetti
∙More parm + pine nuts for garnish
1 Pulse parm 30 secs in food processor till coarse.
2 Add nuts, oil, basil, salt. Blend 25–30 secs till saucy, not smooth.
3 Cook pasta, reserve 1c water, drain.
4 Add back to pot w/ pasta water + pesto. Stir to coat.
5 Serve w/ extra parm, pine nuts.