Basil Pesto and Fettuccine

By charlotteh371

Serves 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups basil leaves, packed
• 3/4-1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/2 cup pine nuts
• 2 1/2 cloves garlic
• Salt
• Pepper
• 3/4 cups Parmesan or Romano cheese, grated
• 1 lb fettucine

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a food processor, combine basil leaves, olive oil, pine nuts, garlic, salt and pepper. Process until mixed but still chunky. Add cheese and pulse to combine.
2. Cook fettucine according to package directions. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water. Place fettuccine in a bowl. Add a little pasta water to pesto to loosen the sauce. Pour pesto over fettuccine. Toss and serve.