Pesto Pasta

Complexity
Easy
Pesto Pasta

Ingredients

  • 1

    pound pasta, such as spaghetti

  • 2

    cups packed fresh basil leaves

  • 2

    garlic cloves

  • ½

    cup toasted pine nuts or walnuts

  • ½

    cup grated Parmesan, plus more for serving

  • ½

    cup Mina extra virgin olive oil

  • Salt, to taste

Preparation

  • Step 1

    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. 

  • Step 2

    Meanwhile, pulse basil, garlic, pine nuts, and Parmesan in a food processor or blender, drizzling in olive oil and stopping occasionally to scrape down the sides, until smooth.  

  • Step 3

    Transfer pesto into a large pan over low heat. Using tongs, transfer pasta to the pan and toss until well coated with pesto. Salt to taste, and serve with Parmesan and fresh basil. Enjoy!