Put into a food processor the garlic with some basil leaves, salt and pine nuts and process. When the mixture reaches a purée texture, add half of the parmesan cheese. Stir gently slowly adding the olive oil in constant stream until reaching a creamy sauce.
Boil the pasta according to the instructions in the pack.
Recipes
PENNE WITH PESTO SAUCE
Ingredients
- 1/2 garlic clove, peeled and chopped
- * Borges Shelled Pine Nuts
- Salt
- * 3 sprigs of basil
- 1/2 cup of grated parmesan cheese
- Borges Extra Virgin Olive Oil
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This typical Italian dish is also very popular in Brazil, although they use walnuts instead of pine nuts. The Mediterranean touch involves using pine nuts, rich in proteins, vitamins, minerals and fibres.
Chef: Josep Maria Luque · 8cadires.com