Pesto Pasta

By Oextls1

My take on a classic

Ingredients

• Basil Leaves 1/3 cup
• Extra virgin OO 1/4 cup
• Parm Cheese 1/3 cup
• Pine Nuts 1 Tbs
• Garlic 1 Clove
• Onion 1/2 cup diced
• Salt/Pepper to taste
• Pasta 2 servings

Details

Servings 2
Preparation time 5mins
Cooking time 20mins

Preparation

Step 1

When measuring the Basil, pack the leaves as tightly as possible to fill 1/3 cup, when you release it will spring out of the cup. Put basil, oil, garlic and pine nuts in a blender until mixed completely. Add cheese and blend lightly to mix.

Cook onions with a Tbs of EVOO. Remove from heat add pasta and pest and stir thoroughly. Add salt and pepper to taste. serve with more grated cheese.