Farfalle with Pesto

Name: Farfalle with Pesto
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 12 oz farfalle pasta; 1 tbsp salt (for pasta water); 2 cups fresh basil leaves; 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese (grated); 0.25 cup pine nuts; 2 cloves garlic; 0.5 cup olive oil; 0.5 tsp salt

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Bright and herby farfalle pasta tossed with homemade basil pesto.

prep_time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Course Appetizer, Main course (Entrée)

Cuisine Italian

Servings servings

Equipment

Large Pot
food processor

Ingredients

Pasta

12 oz farfalle pasta
1 tbsp salt for pasta water

Pesto

2 cups fresh basil leaves
0.5 cup Parmesan cheese grated
0.25 cup pine nuts
2 cloves garlic
0.5 cup olive oil
0.5 tsp salt

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Instructions

Boil a large pot of water, add salt, and cook farfalle according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Blend basil, Parmesan, pine nuts, garlic, and salt in a food processor.
Slowly add olive oil while blending until smooth.
Toss farfalle with pesto sauce and serve immediately.

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Notes

Add cherry tomatoes for color. Use walnuts if pine nuts are unavailable.

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Keyword Basil, Farfalle, Pesto

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