Perlini Pasta With Pesto

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/4 cup pine nuts
• 1/4 cup walnuts
• 1 garlic clove
• 2 cups fresh basil leaves
• salt & fresh ground pepper
• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1/4 lb fresh pancetta, small pieces
• sea salt
• 1 lb perlini pasta

Recipe

• 1 bring a large pot of water to boil. meanwhile in a food processor, prepare the pesto sauce.
• 2 in a food processor, combine the nuts and garlic. process to chop coarsely. add the basil and olive oil and process to a coarse paste. add the cheese and process briefly, just to incorporate it. the pesto should be fairly smooth, but have texture. season with salt to your desired taste.
• 3 put the perlini pasta in a large shallow dish and gently cover the entire pasta with the pesto sauce. serve immediately on a dinner plate. i recommend a side of my garlic asparagus (look for my recipe under this title). :).
• 4 garnish and add sides to your liking. enjoy!