WALNUT PESTO PASTA

Pesto sauce is made with basil leaves and walnuts or pine nuts, either one can be used. I made with walnuts as they are my hubby's favourite among the dry fruits. Any kind of pasta can be used in this preparation.

Ingredients:
Penne Pasta ... 1 cup
Basil leaves .... 1 cup
Garlic .......... 2-3 cloves (optional )
Vinegar ...... 1 tbsp (optional)
Walnuts .........  4
Cheese ......... 1 tbsp (grated)
Cream ........ 1 tbsp
Olive oil .....5-6  tbsps
White / black pepper ... to taste
Salt ......... to taste

Method:

1. In a pan pour 5-6 cups of water. Add salt and a tbsp of oil. Boil the pasta until almost done but not mushy. Drain and run under cold water. Pour a little oil to keep them separate.

2. Grind the basil adding walnuts, vinegar, garlic, cheese and add the oil little by little while grinding.

3. In a pan add a little oil and pour the pesto sauce. Stir it for half a minute.

4. Tip in the boiled pasta. Mix a spoon of cream and temper with salt and black pepper. If you want a thinner consistency you can add a little milk. Garnish and serve immediately.








Note: You can substitute the cream with milk if you want it lighter and skip the cheese in the pesto sauce. Just use a little for garnishing if you like.

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