Robert's Most Yum Pesto served over Angel Hair Pasta
Serves 3 Ingredients: 1 cup packed fresh basil leaves 1 cup slightly toasted pine nuts 1 tablespoon fresh garlic minced 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil (evoo) Coarse Kosher salt to taste
3/4 cup parmigiana cheese
Angel Hair Pasta
Procedure
In a glass mixing bowl, combine the basil leaves, pine nuts, minced garlic and evoo. Use a wooden spoon and crush the ingredients (mortar and pestle method). When the desired consistency is achieved, add salt to taste.
Cook the pasta and drain.
Serve 1/3 of the pesto over 2/3 cup of the pasta and top with 1/4 cup of the parmigiana cheese.