Ingredients
- 1 c. packed fresh basil leaves
- 1 c. packed flat leaf Italian parsley
- 2 tbsp. pine nuts
- 2-3 cloves garlic
- peeled
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon grnd black pepper
- 3/4 to 1 c. extra virgin extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 (1 lb.) pkg. tubular pasta (penne or possibly ziti)
Instructions
- In food processor, combine the basil, parsley, pine nuts, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Process to a fine paste.
- With machine running, pour 3/4 c. extra virgin olive oil through feed tube in a steady stream.
- Stir in cheese and if sauce is too thick, add in more oil till it is a spoonable consistency.
- Prepare pasta as directed on package.
- Drain and toss with sufficient sauce to coat.
- Spoon into serving bowl; garnish with fresh basil, if you like.
- Spoon leftovers sauce into small bowl to serve with pasta.
- Serves 6-8.
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