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Pesto Pasta

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TIME: 45 MINS | 3-4 SERVINGS

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Ingredients

1/2 cup Basil Olive Oil

1lb of spaghetti noodles

1 garlic clove, roughly chopped

1/2 cup toasted pine nuts

1 cup fresh basil leaves, washed and destemmed

1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated

1/2 lemon, juiced

1/2 tsp salt

Fresh ground black pepper

Preparation

STEP 1
Cook spaghetti in a large pot according to package directions.

STEP 2
While pasta is cooking, add garlic, pine nuts, and parmesan to a food processor and process until smooth. Add basil and process until finely chopped. While the machine is running, slowly drizzle in Basil Infused Olive Oil.

STEP 3
Season mixture with salt, pepper, and a squeeze of lemon juice. Pulse again until combined.

STEP 4
Drain cooked pasta and reserve 1 cup of the cooking water.

STEP 5
Toss hot pasta with the pesto mixture in a large bowl and add reserved cooking water 1/4 cup at a time until desired consistency.

STEP 6
Season with additional salt and pepper to taste. Drizzle with Basil Olive Oil and Parmesan cheese.

STEP 7
Serve warm and enjoy!

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