Author: realsimple.com

• 1 pound dried pasta
• 1 small clove garlic
• 1/4 cup pine nuts
• 3 cups loosely packed fresh basil leaves, washed
• kosher salt and pepper
• 2/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/4 cup (about 1 ounce) grated Parmesan

Place the garlic, pine nuts, basil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 pepper in the bowl of a food processor and pulse to combine. While the machine is running, drizzle in the oil through the feed tube, stopping occasionally to scrape down the sides. Transfer to a bowl and stir in the Parmesan.

Divide the pasta among bowls and spoon the pesto over the top.

Tip: Add a bit of the reserved pasta cooking water if the pasta seems dry after it's been tossed with sauce.