Penne Al Pesto Recipe
Ingredients
| 1 large bunch fresh basil | ||
| 15 ml / 1 tbsp pine nuts | ||
| Garlic | 4 Clove (5gm) | |
| 30 ml / 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese | ||
| Virgin olive oil | ||
| Ground black pepper | 1 To taste | |
| Penne pasta | 3 1/2 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Boiling water | ||
| Salt | To Taste | |
Directions
To make the pesto sauce chop the basil leaves into a mortar. Add the pine nuts and garlic and crush with the pestle. Add Parmesan cheese and olive oil, pounding all the while, until you have a thick paste. Season with salt and pepper. You can make the sauce by combining all the ingredients in a blender or food processor, but it is more satisfying by hand.
Put the penne in a large pot and just cover with boiling water. Add a pinch of salt and a few drops of oil, cover and cook for 10 minutes. Leave to stand for a couple of minutes, then drain and stir in the sauce.
Put the penne in a large pot and just cover with boiling water. Add a pinch of salt and a few drops of oil, cover and cook for 10 minutes. Leave to stand for a couple of minutes, then drain and stir in the sauce.
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