Pesto

Name: Pesto
Ingredients: 4 cups fresh basil leaves; 2 tablespoons pine nuts; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 garlic cloves, peeled; 1/2 cup (2 ounces) grated fresh Parmesan cheese; 2 tablespoons grated fresh Romano cheese; 2 teaspoons butter, softened; 2 cups uncooked penne (about 8 ounces)

9 ingredients

2 steps

Ingredients

4 cups fresh basil leaves
2 tablespoons pine nuts
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 garlic cloves, peeled
1/2 cup (2 ounces) grated fresh Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons grated fresh Romano cheese
2 teaspoons butter, softened
2 cups uncooked penne (about 8 ounces)

Directions

1

Combine the first 5 ingredients in a food processor; process until finely minced. Place in a large bowl. Stir in cheeses and butter until blended.
2

Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain in a colander over a bowl, reserving 3 tablespoons cooking liquid. Add pasta and reserved cooking liquid to pesto, tossing to coat.