Angel Hair with Pesto & Pine Nuts
Ingredients:
(PESTO SAUCE):
2 cups fresh whole basil leaves
3 cloves of garlic, freshly chopped
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup roasted pine nuts or walnuts
(PASTA):
1 package of Rossi Pasta Capelli d'Angelo (Angel Hair)
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup whole pine nuts
Juice of ½ fresh lemon
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
fresh basil for garnish
salt and freshly ground pepper
DIRECTIONS:
(PESTO SAUCE)
1. Clean basil and place in food processor, chopping well. Scrape sides and add garlic and nuts then blend well. Add half of the Parmesan cheese and blend while slowly adding half of the olive oil. Stop processor and scrape sides often.
2. Continue adding remaining ingredients until a paste is formed. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate while making pasta.
PASTA:
3. Put pot of water on to boil for pasta.
4. Heat medium sauté pan then add olive oil. Stir in pine nuts to brown in the oil.
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