Basil Pesto Pasta

• 2 cup Fresh Basil (packed)
• 2 clove Garlic
• 1/4 cup Pignoli Nuts (pine nuts)
• 1 cup olive oil, extra virgin
• 3/4 cup parmesan cheese
• 1 lb thin spaghetti
• 1 1/2 cup boiling water (pasta water)

1. Blend Garlic Cloves and Pignoli nuts in food processor
2. Add 1/2 cup of extra virgin olive oil and 1 cup packed basil, blend.
3. When smooth, add remaining olive oil and basil and blend.
4. When completely blended smooth, transfer pesto into medium sized bowl and add Parmesan Cheese, Salt & pepper to taste.
5. Mix until smooth.
6. For best results: When pasta is finished cooking, pour hot water into a small bowl.
7. Strain pasta, return to pot with hot water (about a cup) and mix.
8. Then add pesto sauce and finish mixing until desired consistency.
9. Enjoy !
10. !

fresh basil, clove garlic, nuts, olive oil, parmesan cheese, thin spaghetti, boiling water

Taken from cookpad.com/us/recipes/352260-basil-pesto-pasta (may not work)