Basil Pesto Farfalle W/Roasted Pine Nuts

Ingredients

• 1 lb farfalle pasta (bow tie)
• 4 cups parmesan cheese, shredded
• 1 cup fresh basil, chopped
• 2 tablespoons garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 3 ounces pine nuts
• salt

Directions

1. 1

   Boil Farfalle according to instructions. Al Dente works the best.

2. 2

   Meanwhile: Add 2 cups Parmesan cheese, 2 packages fresh basil, garlic, salt, and 1/2-package pine nuts in food processor.

3. 3

   Slowly pour the olive oil while blending all ingredients together.

4. 4

   Set aside.

5. 5

   Toast the remaining pine nuts in a splash of olive oil until golden brown.

6. 6

   Set aside.

7. 7

   Rinse pasta.

8. 8

   Stir in the cheese/basil mixture.

9. 9

   Blend in the remaining 2 cups Parmesan and the toasted pine nuts.

10. 10

    Serve warm or cold.