Pasta Al Pesto
By The Italian Chamber of Commerce of Ontario
Features In the Kitchen Recipes italian chamber of commerce pastaThis pasta recipe, featuring pine nuts and farfalle pasta, appears courtesy of the Italian Chamber of Commerce of Ontario.
Ingredients:
1-1/2 cups fresh basil leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon pine nuts or walnuts, toasted
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 pound dried or fresh farfalle pasta
Directions:
In the bowl of a food processor, combine the basil, salt and pepper and process for a few seconds until the basil is chopped. Add the cheese, pine nuts and garlic. While the processor is running, add the oil in a thin, steady stream until a mostly smooth sauce is formed. Boil pasta until al dente, reserving 1/4 cup of the cooking liquid. In a large bowl, toss pasta with pesto. Serve immediately.
To learn more about the Extraordinary Italian Taste project, visit www.italchambers.ca.
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