Pesto Pasta

April 01, 2021

• 1pound Liviva Edamame Spaghetti
• [ ]2cups basil fresh, stems removed
• [ ]2tablespoons pine nuts
• [ ]1tablespoon minced garlic
• [ ]½cup olive oil
• [ ]⅛teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• [ ]¼cup parmesan cheese freshly grated
• [ ]salt and pepperto taste

 

Instructions: 

• Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Prepare pasta al dente.
• Meanwhile, in a food processor, combine basil, pine nuts, garlic, olive oil, and red pepper. Pulse.
• Reserving 1 cup of pasta water, drain pasta.
• Toss with pesto, adding pasta water, if desired to thin sauce.
• Garish with parmesan and salt and pepper to taste.

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