Ingredients
Method
- Toast pine nuts in a dry skillet over medium-low heat, shaking often, until golden and fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Let cool.
- In a food processor, combine basil, pine nuts, garlic, Parmesan, lemon juice, and 1/2 tsp salt. Pulse until chopped, then drizzle in olive oil with the motor running until smooth.
- Cook pasta in heavily salted boiling water until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes. Reserve 1 cup pasta water, then drain.
- Return pasta to the pot and add the pesto with 1/4 cup reserved pasta water. Toss until creamy, adding more water as needed. Serve hot with extra Parmesan and basil.
Notes
Add the pasta water gradually while tossing, re-heating the pesto over direct heat can dull the basil’s bright flavor, so toss off the heat instead.
