Classic Pesto

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3 cups fresh basil leaves, loosely packed, washed and dried
• 3 tablespoons pine nuts
• 3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese, preferably parmigiano-reggiano, plus extra for topping
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic, minced, according to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4-1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, according to taste
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Recipe

• 1 place basil, pine nuts, parmesan, garlic, salt, and pepper in a food processor. pulse until ingredients begin to combine. with the motor running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until incorporated.
• 2 toss immediately with hot pasta, and top with freshly grated parmigiano-reggiano (makes enough for 1/3 to 1/2 pound of pasta).