BASIL PESTO PASTA

Basil pesto pasta will keep you warm in the cooler months, and its ready in a flash!

Ingredients :

375g dried linguine pasta

1 cup fresh basil leaves

2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted

1 garlic clove, crushed

2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

shaved parmesan cheese, to serve

salt to season

Method:

STEP 1
- Cook pasta in saucepan of boiling salted water, following packet directions until tender. Drain. Return to pan.

STEP 2
- Meanwhile, process basil, pine nuts, garlic and parmesan, scraping down sides occasionally, until almost smooth.

STEP 3
- With motor running, add oil in a slow, steady stream. process to combine. Season with salt and pepper.

STEP 4 
- Add pesto to pasta. toss to combine. serve