Pesto Ties

Ingredients

PESTO SAUCE

• 2 cups fresh basil leaves
• 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup pine nuts
• 4 garlic cloves, peeled
• 1/3-3/4 cup olive oil
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1/8-1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
• basil leaves, for garnish

PASTA

• 1 (16 ounce) box dried farfalle pasta (bowtie)

• 4 quarts water, salted

Directions

1. 1

   Prepare your pasta by combining 4 quarts of boiling salted water and Farfalle pasta. Boil for 10-12 minutes until al dente.

2. 2

   While the pasta is boiling combine pesto ingredients in food processer.

3. 3

   Process pesto on highest speed until smooth.

4. 4

   Drain pasta completely.

5. 5

   Combine pesto sauce and pasta together in a bowl and garnish with basil leaves.

6. 6

   Serve on warm plates.