1. Boil a pot of water for penne. Add salt, then pasta. In the meanwhile,. 2. Chop basil leaves, garlic, and pine nuts by hand or if using a food processor pulse just a few times, don't overdo to it; ingredients should be slightly coarse. 3. Transfer to a bowl and add the cheese, blending with a wooden spoon. 4. Blend in the olive oil and melted butter. Taste and adjust seasoning. 5. Add a little of the pasta water if necessary, to make it easy to blend. 6. Cook pasta according to directions, then drain briefly, reserving 1/4 cup pasta water. Transfer to a large bowl large enough to hold. 7. Immediately add the pesto and toss until pasta is well coated. 8. If too dry, add a little more pasta water and toss again. 9. Serve immediately with extra grated cheese. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
Nutrition
Ingredients
