A delightful blend of Italian pasta tossed in a rich and aromatic pesto sauce, garnished with parmesan cheese. Perfect for a quick meal.
Boil pasta in salted water according to package instructions until al dente.
In a blender, combine basil leaves, pine nuts, garlic, and Parmesan cheese. Blend into a smooth paste.
While blending, gradually add olive oil until the mixture emulsifies and becomes creamy.
Drain the pasta and reserve some of the cooking water.
Toss the pasta with the pesto sauce in a large bowl. If the sauce is too thick, add a few tablespoons of the reserved pasta water to loosen it.
Serve immediately, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese and basil leaves if desired.
