Simple Pasta Pesto

Ingredients

• 200 grams of spaghetti
• 2 cloves of garlic
• 50 grams of pine nuts
• 50 grams of fresh basil
• 50 grams of freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 100 ml of olive oil
•  Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. 1 Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add a pinch of salt.
2. 2 Add the spaghetti and cook according to the package instructions.
3. 3 Meanwhile, toast the pine nuts in a dry skillet until golden brown.
4. 4 Peel the garlic and place it in a food processor or blender along with the pine nuts, basil, Parmesan cheese, and olive oil.
5. 5 Blend until you have a smooth pesto. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. 6 Drain the pasta but reserve a cup of the cooking water.
7. 7 Mix the pesto into the pasta and add a little of the cooking water if needed to make it creamier.
8. 8 Serve with a little extra Parmesan cheese on top. Enjoy, you've made a delicious meal!