Ingredients

• 8 oz. (227g.) orecchiette pasta
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted
• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• 2 cups fresh basil leaves
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

How to make Orecchiette With Pesto directions

• 1

  Bring a pot of salted water to a boil.Add the pasta and cook in the water until it becomes al dente.

• 2

  As the pasta is cooking, combine pine nuts, garlic, basil, and oil in a food processor, pulsing until it becomes smooth. Transfer the mixture to a pasta bowl, season with salt, and stir in cheese.

• 3

  Ensure the pasta is drained, but reserve 1/2 cup of the water. Place the pasta back in the pot. Combine with the pesto and water and cook the mixture over a low heat. Toss the mixture until it becomes well coated. Move the pasta to a serving bowl then serve.